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The deadline for submitting race in the 2027 Handbook/Calendar

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Important information about 2027 races - the deadline for submitting races to me for inclusion in the 2027 Handbook/Calendar is Sunday 15 November.  

Thank you to all those many RO's who have already submitted their race(s).

Just a reminder - 

- You must be a current member of the FRA to be an RO - the system now checks and if necessary, I will ask you to join/rejoin through the SIEntries website

- Please check the distance and ascent stats f...

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2027 Junior Champs races & consultation

Tue 29 Sep 2026

Good to see many of you in Settle. I thought Jess and Settle Harriers did a super job and the Victoria Hall was a great venue. We will be looking for a different hill and venue to do the race and presentation in 2027, just to rotate things round. Please shout if your club fancies it!
 
I made a few announcements at the presentation:
 
2027 races
 
Mon 3 May - Coiners, nr Mytholmroyd
Sun 16 May - Howgills (Cumbria Junior Fell Championships) 
Sa...

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Announcement

Wed 23 Sep 2026

Preparations are now being finalised for the FRA's 2026 Annual General Meeting that will be held this year following the UKA Fell Relays in Todmorden on 17th October.  The details about the venue and agenda are available on our AGM webpage.  You'll also find a link to the proxy voting form should you not be able to attend, but still wish to cast your vote.  As last year, we are also going to offer an e-proxy voting system.  This will be emaile...

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The courses

Thu 17 Sep 2026

The Fell Runners Association offers a range of courses to enable members to improve their skills in Coaching, Navigation and First Aid. The pages are now updated with the currently available courses in 2026 and early 2027.

Coaching, the Fell Hill, Mountain, Trail module is an add-on course to holders of the following England Athletics qualifications, Leadership in running fitness - Coaching Assistant - Athletics Coach Endurance - Coach in Runn...


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