Welcome to the FRA

“...let us spend as much time as we can afford running on the fells with a minimum of rules and regulations commensurate with safety and fair competition”

Peter Knott, FRA Chairman 1979-1982, Fell Running Principles

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Become part of a community of fell runners. You'll get the Fellrunner magazine three times a year, an annual Handbook and Fixtures Calendar, Championships Races, early entry into races, an Annual Dinner and Awards and more.

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Junior fell championship 2026

We're happy to share the locations and dates for the 2026 Junior Fell Running Championships. Please see below: 
 
Saturday 9 May - Macclesfield* or Sedbergh (*still waiting on land owner permissions)
Sunday 17 May - Esk Valley (Chop Gate in Bilsdale)
Saturday 30 May -  Ogden Water
Sunday 14 June - Edale (Inter Counties)
Saturday 20 June  - Clougha Pike
Sunday 12th July - Whinlatter 
 
We've aimed for a mix of terrain and locations. As always, ...

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2026 FRA English Championship Guaranteed Entry List is now open to FRA members

2026 FRA English Championship Guaranteed Entry List is now open to FRA members.
 
A list of those with automatic spots can be found here
 
Requests for addition to the 2026 English Championship Guaranteed Entry List can be made by filling in the form here
 
Details of the races for 2026 will be released as soon as they are finalised. However, entries for the first race are due to open by early January, hence the need to apply for the list now ...

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Curbar Commotion race cancellation (Saturday 4th October 2025)

Unfortunately, Curbar Commotion fell race, that was supposed to be held on Saturday 4th of October 2025, had to be cancelled due to the complications with obtaining the land owners permissions.

The Race Director has contacted every runner who entered the race (this was a pre-entries race) to let them know about the cancellation.

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