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
Join the FRA
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.
Latest Results
- Sat 12 Jul – Kerridge Climb
- Sat 12 Jul – Tebay
- Sat 12 Jul – Wasdale
- Thu 10 Jul – Beacon Hill
- Wed 9 Jul – Black Rocks
- Wed 9 Jul – Borrowdale School's Bash up Bessyboot
- Sun 6 Jul – Langley Fete
Upcoming Races
- Mon 14 Jul – Trunce 6
- Tue 15 Jul – Chapelfell Top
- Wed 16 Jul – Blisco Dash
- Wed 16 Jul – Cock Howe and Beyond
- Wed 16 Jul – Bamford Carnival
- Thu 17 Jul – Blacka Moor Chase
- Thu 17 Jul – Sheldon
Latest News
Permanent ban for Chris Barnes
UK Athletics (UKA) published on 20th June 2025 a disciplinary case report on Chris Barnes.
Here is the link to the UKA disciplinary panel report.
The FRA has reviewed the findings of the report and as a UKA-affiliated organisation can confirm that Chris Barnes is permanently banned from participating in “any or all roles” of FRA licensed races and events. The sanction includes:
Fell and Hill Coaching.
Organisation of an FRA licensed...
Annual General Meeting in October 2025
The Annual General Meeting of the Fell Running Association will again this year be held following the Langdale Horseshoe on the 11th of October. The meeting will be held in Langdale Village Hall in Chapel Stile from 4pm. A further reminder about the meeting will be made nearer the time, including the agenda.
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