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Forget about mile splits. Leave your pacing bands and selfie sticks at home. Off road running is about mastering the terrain and taking in the outstanding scenery that Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, North Wales and neighbouring regions have to offer. If you're fed up of having to empty your pockets to enter pan-flat races around industrial estates or deserted B-roads, off-road running might just be your saviour.
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Fell Running
Also known as mountain running or hill running, this is the sport of racing over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty.
Many fell races are organised on the assumption that contenders possess mountain navigation skills and carry adequate survival equipment as prescribed by the organiser. Fell races are classified by the use of two letters, that indicate gradient of ascent and distance.
Many fell races are organised on the assumption that contenders possess mountain navigation skills and carry adequate survival equipment as prescribed by the organiser. Fell races are classified by the use of two letters, that indicate gradient of ascent and distance.
Ascent Categories
• Category A - at least 250 ft (76 m) of ascent per mile, should not have more than 20% of the race distance on road, should be at least one mile in length
• Category B - at least 125 ft (38 m) of ascent per mile, should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road
• Category C - at least 100 ft (30.4 m) of ascent per mile, should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road, should contain some genuine fell terrain
• Category B - at least 125 ft (38 m) of ascent per mile, should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road
• Category C - at least 100 ft (30.4 m) of ascent per mile, should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road, should contain some genuine fell terrain
Distance Categories
• Category L (Long) - over 12 miles
• Category M (Medium) - over 6 miles
• Category S (Short) - under 6 miles
• Category M (Medium) - over 6 miles
• Category S (Short) - under 6 miles
Events
A comprehensive list and details of upcoming races can be found by paying a visit to the Fell Runners Association or the Long Distance Walkers Association. And for the completely unhinged runner who wouldn't even consider getting out of bed for fewer than 30 miles, check out this Ultra Running Calendar
Off Road Championship
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Each year Penny Lane Striders compile an off road running programme, featuring events that have been recommended by our club's members. For 2018 the programme has been extended to 20 races, details of which can be found below.
Races are scored based on finishing position, with the first man or woman home scoring 50 pts, the next 49 pts, and so on. The best 5 results for each competitor count towards the championship. There are prizes for the the winner and runner up in the MOpen, MVet, FOpen & FVet categories. To be in with a chance of winning a trophy, you need to complete a minimum of five races. For more information about off road running at Penny Lane Striders, contact our off road captain Simone Capponi |
2018-19 Fixtures
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EOD – Entry On the Day
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TBF – Trailrunning Beginner Friendly
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FBF – Fellrunning Beginner Friendly
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PEO – Pre Entry Only
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TBC – (date and time) To Be Confirmed
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1.Sat 7th Apr 18 at 2pm –Pendle 7.5km / 4.5m (Lancashire) *EOD
http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=5875
http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=5875
2.Sun 22nd Apr 18 at 09:30 - Clwydian 10m & 20m (16.1km&32km) (N Wales) *EOD
Runners can enter either the 10m or 20m races with the same points available for both events.
http://walkrunclwydian.co.uk/event/clwydian-10-20-mile-races
Runners can enter either the 10m or 20m races with the same points available for both events.
http://walkrunclwydian.co.uk/event/clwydian-10-20-mile-races
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3.Tue 08th May 18 at 19:15 - Thurstaton MT Challenge 10km / 6.1m (Wirral) *EOD/TBF
http://www.stevesaunders.co.uk/openingframe.htm |
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4.Sat 12th May 2018 at 11:00 – Pendle Cloughs 22.5km / 14m (Lancashire) *EOD
http://www.claytonlemoors.org.uk/races/pendle-cloughs-fell-race/ |
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5.Thu 14th Jun 18 at 19:30 – Walsh Two Lads 8km / 5m (Lancashire) *EOD/FBF
http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=5898 |
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6.Wed 27th Jun 18 at 18:30 - Robbie Webster’s Wobbler 10km / 6.1m (Cheshire) *EOD/TBF
https://helsbyrunningclub.files.wordpress.com/…/2018_01_11_… |
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7.Sun 8th Jul 18 at 11am – Bollington Nostalgia 12km / 7.4m (Cheshire) *EOD/TBF
http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=5673 |
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8.Wed 25th Jul 18 at 7pm – Harrock Hill 8km / 5m (Lancashire) *EOD/TBF
http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.php?id=5756 |
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9.Sun 12th Aug 2018 at 1pm– Two Hillforts 14.8km / 9.2m (N Wales) *TBC/EOD
https://out-fit.co.uk/occasions/view/2-hillforts-fell-race-12-08-2018 |
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10.Mon BH 27th Aug 18 at 1pm - Cilcain Mountain Race 7.2km / 4.5m (N Wales) *EOD/FBF
http://www.cilcainshow.org.uk/page30.html |
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11.Tue 4th Sep 18 at 7pm - Wirral MT, Royden Park 8km / 5m (Wirral) *EOD/TBF
http://www.stevesaunders.co.uk/openingframe.htm |
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12.Tue 11th Sep 18 at 19:00 - Wirral MT, Harrison Drive 8km / 5m, North Wirral Coastal Park *EOD/TBF
http://www.stevesaunders.co.uk/openingframe.htm |
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13.Sun 30th Sep 18 at 10 & 11am - Sandstone Trail A (27.3km / 17m) & B (16.1km / 10m) (Cheshire) *PEO/TBF
Runners can enter either the 10m or 17m races with the same points available for both events. http://www.cutefruitevents.com/sandstone-trail-races/ |
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14.Sun 21st Oct 18 at 10am – Clwydian Hills 15km / 9.5m (n Wales) *EOD
www.clwydianfellrace.org/?page_id=325 |
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15.Sat 17th Nov 18 at 10:30 – Tour of Pendle 27km / 16.8m (Lancashire) *EOD
nb: if this race clashes with a cross country Sunday league event, then it will be replaced with one of the reserves. http://tourofpendle.co.uk/ |
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16.Sat 15th Dec 18 at 9am - Wepre parkrun 5k / 3.1m (N Wales) *PEO/TBF
www.parkrun.org.uk/wepre/ |
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17.Sat 12th Jan 19 at 12:30 - Ashurst Beacon 10km / 6.1m (Lancashire) *TBC/EOD/FBF
http://fellrunner.org.uk/races.ph |
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18.Sat 16th Feb 19 at 2pm - Parbold Hill 10.8km / 6.75m (Lancashire) *TBC/PEO/TBF
http://skemboundaryharriers.co.uk/wp/parbold-hill-race/ |
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19. Sat 23rd Feb 2019 at 2pm - Standish Trail 10k / 6.1m (Lancashire) *TBC/EOD/TBF
https://bookitzone.com/paul_carroll_1/vY2FFX |
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20. Sun 10th Mar 19 at 11am - Roddlesworth Roller 9km / 5.5m (Lancashire) *TBC/EOD/TBF
http://www.chorley-athletic-and-triathlon.org/roller-doddle.php |
Reserves
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Sun 3rd Mar 2019 at 11am – Cloud Nine 14.5km / 9m (Cheshire)
https://www.congleton-harriers.co.uk/index.php/races/cloud-9 PE |
Some fell races require you to carry full safety gear, please check this before entering