fell racing Archive

18 Feb 2018 – Ilkley Moor – 5 miles / 1316 ft We had ten runners out for this year’s Ilkley Moor Fell Race, which also happened to be the Yorkshire Fell Championship event. With a strong presence at the front of the field, Captain ...Read More

The Club Champs race list for this year is as follows: The usual rules and updates will appear on the Club Champs page, accessible by clicking on the big button or via this handy here link. Here is a reminder of the Club Trophies ...Read More

Update 5 is hot off the press! With one race to go, it’s neck and neck at the number one spot between Joe Baxter and Graham Pilling — WHO WILL BE VICTORIOUS?? IT COULD BE EITHER OF THESE FINELY CRAFTED MEN OF THE MOUNTAINS? ...Read More

Unfortunately due to the adverse weather conditions the last race of the season at Wasdale had to be cancelled. So another B.O.F.R.A. season comes to a close with P & B once again punching well above its weight. Rachel coming Second in the senior ladies, ...Read More

Borrowdale 5/8/17 – 16.8 miles / 6562 ft Saturday the fifth of August and all Europe sits in a heat wave. All Europe except Rosthwaite in the Lake District.  I sat in my car watching the rain hammering the windscreen, with the peaks of ...Read More

It’s looking quite close at the moment, but it could all yet change, with plenty of racing opportunities still to come. ...Read More

19th March 2017 – Heptonstall – 15.4 miles / 3169 ft – Emil Andrews My listening material in the car is Bach’s St Matthew Passion: a story of betrayal, injustice, suffering, humiliation, crucifixion and horrible death. A portent for today’s Heptonstall race maybe? (I ...Read More