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Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris posts first finish by a woman in gruelling Barkley Marathons
British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to complete the gruelling Barkley Marathons.
Runner Carol Morgan attempts complete round of Wainwrights
Hot on the heels of American runner John Kelly’s record-breaking round of the Wainwright fells comes another attempt to complete the route, this time by Irish athlete Carol Morgan.
Runner Brian Melia heads north in A Pennine Journey record bid
Ultrarunner Brian Melia’s bid to complete an unbroken run over a 247-mile route is underway. The 56-year-old optometrist left Settle in North Yor...
Fellsman falls victim to Covid-19 and spectators told to stay away from climb festival
A historic endurance event in the Yorkshire Dales has fallen victim to coronavirus. The Fellsman was due to take place in April, but organisers hav...
Jasmin Paris celebrates as first woman to win Spine Race and smashes course record
Jasmin Paris, first female winner of the race. Photo: Bob Smith/grough Jasmin Paris, first female winner of the race. Photo: Bob Smith/grough ...
Ultrarunner Dave Stevens plans attempt on Pennine Way record
A British ultrarunner will attempt to break the record for the fastest completion of the Pennine Way later this year.
Paloncý and Roselló Solé maintain Spine Race lead despite short-cut time penalty
The two leading runners in the gruelling Montane Spine Race were each given a 30-minute penalty for inadvertently taking a short cut.
Fundraiser Brian Stallwood marks 60th birthday with 60 runs up Pen-y-ghent
A fellrunner has set himelf a gruelling challenge as he approaches a milestone in his life. Brian Stallwood is tackling 60 consecutive daily asecnt...
Adam Perry abandons attempt to run 78 Lakeland summits in 24 hours
Ultrarunner Adam Perry had to abandon his attempt to break an 18-year-old Lake District record. The Helm Hill Runners member was aiming to complete...
Carol Morgan completes Wainwrights to join sub-seven-days club
Carol Morgan has completed her round of the Wainwright fells, arriving back at Keswick early on Saturday evening.
Brian Melia completes continuous run of Wainwright's A Pennine Journey
Runner Brian Melia has completed a continuous run of A Pennine Journey, the long-distance route based on Alfred Wainwright’s 1938 walk.
Athlete Brian Melia will attempt continuous run of Wainwright's A Pennine Journey
A runner is planning to follow in the footsteps of renowned author Alfred Wainwright in a 247-mile challenge.
Runner Brennan Townshend claims Three Peaks Race victory at first attempt
Fellrunner Brennan Townshend has claimed victory in the Three Peaks Race at his first attempt. The Keswick Athletic Club member beat previous winne...
Neil Talbott wins gruelling 60-mile Fellsman race at first attempt
The winner of this year’s gruelling Fellsman event in the Yorkshire Dales said he was thrilled to bits to have won the race at the first attempt.
Runner Chris Perry adds to family triumphs with victory in The Fellsman
An ultrarunner confirmed a family dynasty with a win in one of the toughest events on the calendar. Chris Perry followed in his brother Adam’s fo...
The outdoors in 2016: take a look back at a year of amazing events
A wild start to 2016 set the tone for the following 12 months with record-breaking rescue numbers, climbing achievements and astonishing challenges, making it a year to remember.
Jez Bragg leads strong field of contenders for this year's Dragon's Back race
Top ultrarunning athlete Jez Bragg has confirmed he will tackle this year’s Dragon’s Back race, one of the toughest on the calendar.
Adam Perry posts third Fellsman win as Jasmin Paris sets new women's record
Three wins a row for Adam Perry, who finished at the head of a field of more than 300 entrants in the gruelling 60-mile Yorkshire Dales challenge.