Wed 19 Jul – WiddopTue 18 Jul – Roof Of England - Chapel Fell TopFri 14 Jul – Sedbergh SportsSun 16 Jul – Kentmere HorseshoeWed 05 Jul – Reston Scar ScamperTue 04 Jul – Saltwell HarriersThu 06 Jul – Bull HillSat 08 Jul – Fan Y Big HorseshoeSat 08 Jul – Manx Mountain MarathonSat 08 Jul – Half Manx MarathonSun 09 Jul – Pen Y FanSun 09 Jul – Bollington NostalgiaSun 09 Jul – Masanga (Cadover Bridge) Sun 09 Jul – CosdonSun 09 Jul – Broomhead ChaseMon 24 Jul – Trunce 7Wed 26 Jul – FellsideWed 26 Jul – SnaefellWed 26 Jul – Lee MillWed 26 Jul – Inclined To MadnessWed 26 Jul – Green Green Grass Of HomeWed 26 Jul – Harrock Hill 3Thu 27 Jul – Heart Of The Lakes Rydal RoundThu 27 Jul – Stoney MiddletonSat 29 Jul – TurnslackSat 29 Jul – Beetham SportsSun 30 Jul – James Herriot RunSun 30 Jul – SabdenTue 01 Aug – Parwich JuniorTue 01 Aug – Parwich Panoramic Five
Killer Mile, Isle Of Man 16th Aug - Change of Race Contact/OrganiserThe race contact and organiser of the Killer Mile race on the Isle of Man on Wednesday 16th August has changed to Jim Reid. There is also a slight change in the route this year. Full details here.
Lowther Lakeland Trial 13 Aug - Change of Start TimeThe start time of the Lowther Lakeland Trial has been brought forward to 11:15am. All other details are unchanged and can be found here.
Tegg's Nose 5th August - Change of Organiser/Race ContactThe organiser and race contact for the Tegg's Nose race on Saturday 5th August has changed to Sam Alston. Fell details here.
Kirkby Moor 25th November - Change of Contact/OrganiserThe contact and organiser for Kirkby Moor on Saturday 25th November has changed to Hazel Tayler. Full details here.
Burbage Skyline - Change of DateThe Burbage Skyline race has a new date of Tuesday 1st August (moved from Tuesday 9th May). The change is being made further to consultations with the Eastern Moors Partnership and is owing to increasing sensitivities around bird nesting season on some of the sections. I apologise to those who are now unable to race, however the date change means that the classic Burbage Skyline route can be retained.
Dark Peak Fell Runners and our hosts at the Fox House pub look forward to welcoming you on the 1st August (7:30pm start) for a hotter than usual Skyline! Full details here.
Paul Fauset, Race Organiser
Viking Chase - Change of Date and VenueThe date of the Viking Chase has changed to Sunday 3rd September, and the venue has reverted to the usual location of Lordstones Cafe. Full details can be found here.
Welfare policy - Transgender and Anti DopingEligibility criteria for the English championshipsEligibility criteria for the English championships including seniors; U21 and juniors. Members are asked to note that the following criteria applies to all championships as in P48 of the handbook.
Individuals
1. First claim member of an English club and registered with England athletics Runners must be a member of the FRA if they are not registered with England athletics.
2. First claim member of a club outside England which is registered with the appropriate home country athletics federation and either born in England or have been resident in England for a minimum of twelve months prior to the date of the first championship race.
3. Members of the FRA who are not members of a club registered with England athletics but either born in England or have been resident in England for a minimum of twelve months prior to the date of the first championship race.
Runners qualifying under 2 or 3 above must notify the FRA statistician either in writing or by e mail prior to the date of the first championship race
Clubs must be affiliated to England Athletics.
Oke Croak - Change of DateThe date of the Oke Croak has changed to Saturday 26th August. All other details are unchanged, and can be viewed here.
2017 Coaching and Leadership coursesHave been announced. Locations, details and application forms are available here
Race UpdatesThe following changes have been made to races since the handbook went to press. The details on the website always show the most up to date information we have:
Sat 15th April. Fron Four
This is a N Wales Championship counter, not Moelwyn as indicated on page 55 of the handbook
Sun 14th May. Gt Whernside Juniors.
Change of start time to 12 noon (NOT 14:00)
Sun 18th June. Great Lakes
Change of date (was 17th June)
Sun 2nd July. Fountains
Race cancelled
Sun 10th Dec. Litton Christmas Cracker
Change of organiser tel no. to 01298 605092. No entries on day.
In addition to these races. There are about a dozen races that were registered after the handbook went to press, and these can be found by searching here, or reading the updates section in future Fellrunners
Andy Butler
Fixtures Secretary
WelfareFollowing the FRA committee meeting on 4/12/16 and in light of recent publicity surrounding historical sexual abuse at football clubs, the committee clarified that any allegations of a similar nature within the sport of fell running will be taken extremely seriously and investigated appropriately.
We have already liaised with UKA and an update and explanation of his role will be provided by the newly appointed Welfare Officer in the Spring Fellrunner.
Any enquiries should be directed to Ed Gamble (welfare@fellrunner.org.uk)
British Fell RelaysAfter the success of the 2016 British Fell relays in Scotland, 2017 will see the relays return to North Wales, hosted once again by Eryri Harriers, on 15th October.
To ensure the continued success of the event as a truly British championship we are keen to have an English venue for 2018. I am aware there are a couple of clubs who are looking into the feasibility of acting as the host, but at this stage nothing has been confirmed. If any individuals or clubs are interested in being involved in putting on this great event, please do get in touch with me sarah@srowell.co.uk – either to discuss what is required or to get hold of the event guidelines.
I am sure I am not alone in hoping we can find an English host to continue to great tradition of the event
2017 GB Mountain SelectionThe 2017 GB mountain running selection criteria can now be found under the international page. Due to the World Championships being held much earlier (end of July) in 2017, the selection policy is different to previous years. We envisage this being a one off.
Sarah Rowell
Change to the WV60 championship categories for 2017English Championship A Long Races
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