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Last minute access bar puts Fellsman race in jeopardy
A long-distance challenge event that has run for almost 50 years was put in jeopardy at the last minute when land managers told organisers they would not let participants cross their land.
Early-morning start for ultra runner's record attempt
In the early hours of Saturday morning, when most of the country is slumbering in bed, a small group will gather in a Lake District village to help an ultra runner in his attempt to realise a dream and smash a long-held record.
Silence will mark Fellsman start in memory of Tracy
A minute’s silence will precede the start of one of England’s toughest long-distance races in memory of a regular competitor who was killed earlier this year.
Runners will take to the fells for 100-miler
More than 200 super-fit athletes will tackle one of the country’s toughest mountain races this weekend.
'Dead chuffed' Bragg wins Fellsman at first attempt
The list of starters for one of the country’s most gruelling long-distance events was missing one significant number.
Scilly to Unst: Stuart's 1,400-mile charity trek across Britain
A long-distance runner is preparing for the ultimate challenge: the length of the whole British Isles using only muscle power.
Two Dales events offer 100km challenge to walkers
Feeling lethargic after all that turkey and booze? How about a little stroll to get rid of the festive languor – say 100km? Yes, it’s time to s...
Hartell conquers Dales heat for record Fellsman win
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Hike will mark start of ultra running season
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British runners triumph in truncated Mont Blanc event
British long-distance expert Jez Bragg won a truncated Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc today. The Warwick-based ultra runner came in with a time of 10hrs...
Novice hillrunner Harris wins 60-mile Fellsman challenge
One of the country’s toughest ultra hillrunning challenges was won by a man who only took up running 18 months ago..
Latest Ordnance Survey maps added to grough's route system
grough’s unique online route-planning system has now been updated with the latest Ordnance Survey mapping.
First-timer Jez storms to victory in Fellsman
Novice Fellsman entrant Jez Bragg took the winner’s trophy at his first attempt this weekend, storming home in sometimes appalling weather conditions to finish the course in less than 11 hours.
New winner guaranteed for Fellsman as 400 hit the hills
One of the toughest events in the fellrunning calendar takes place this weekend when close to 400 competitors will climb a total of 3,350m (11,000ft) during the route across the highest ground in the Yorkshire Dales.
2008: take a trip with us through the highs and lows of the year
In the slovenly hiatus between Santa’s return north and the alcoholic debauchery of the New Year, journalists traditionally have a problem: how to fill the space on their various publications when, well, not much happens..
Mountain marathon hits Lakeland fells
Elite runners Sean and Brendan Bolland will defend their title this weekend as the Original Mountain Marathon decamps to the Lake District for its 2008 event.
'Frisky' Hartell ready for Fellsman challenge
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Lowe Alpine Marathon moves south
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