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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Remembering social runs, walks, service and food at Rydal hall on 2nd November 2025 at 11 am

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English Senior Fell Running Championship 2026

Time to start filling in your calendar for 2026.
 
English Senior Fell Running Championship 2026, organised by the FRA, sponsored by Pete Bland Sports and Inov8:
 
Sat 21st February: Doctor's Gate: AL
Sat 7th March: Black Combe: AM
Sat 18th April: Blackstone Edge: AS
Sun 28th June: Blencathra: AM
Sat 25th July: Aldermans Ascent: AS
Sat 12th September: Old Crown Round: AL
All dates are provisional and will be confirmed in the 2026 FRA Handbook ...

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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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