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
- Thu 25 Jul – Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round
- Wed 24 Jul – Fellside
- Sun 21 Jul – Coniston Country Fair
- Sat 20 Jul – The Old Crown Round
- Thu 18 Jul – Sheldon
- Wed 17 Jul – Bamford Carnival
- Wed 17 Jul – Seat Sandal
Upcoming Races
- Sat 27 Jul – Blisco Dash
- Sat 27 Jul – James Coulson Laxey Fell
- Sat 27 Jul – Turnslack
- Sat 27 Jul – Beetham Sports
- Sun 28 Jul – Holme Moss
- Sun 28 Jul – James Herriot Run
- Tue 30 Jul – Rushton Spencer Spunch, Heaton House Farm, Macclesfield
Latest News
Joss Naylor's Order of Service and a kind request to share more stories and memories
What a wonderful day at Wasdale Head on Friday 19th July to say farewell to the legendary Joss Naylor. I estimate that there were around 1000 fell runners gathered in the field behind St Olaf's Church and know that many were not able to get a copy of the lovely Order of Service, a pdf copy of which is here (Joss Naylor's Order of Service link). I was very proud to be a part of the fell running community who really stepped up to give our frie...
Joss Naylor's final funeral arrangements - 19 July 2024, Wasdale Head
Fell runners will be singing Sweet Low, Sweet Chariot (you can find the lyrics that we are going to sing by following this link our lyrics) as they process from the bridge to the church, accompanied by Rory Knowles from Ambleside on his cornet and led by Lindsay Buck. On arrival at the church, they will be led into an adjacent field where they will be able to listen to the service on a public address system. Out of respect for the family ple...
English Championship's series results
You can view the latest standings in the English Champs Individual & Team Championships after Wasdale Fell Race has taken place. There is no mobile signal at the venue and so results will be posted on Saturday evening.
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