Fellsman
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.
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...
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...
Jasmin Paris smashes women's Bob Graham Round record by more than two hours
A woman ultrarunner is reported to have smashed the female record for completing one of England’s toughest challenges.
Adam Perry posts third Fellsman win as Jasmin Paris sets new women's record
Cumbrian runner Adam Perry posted a hat-trick of wins in the gruelling Fellsman event with his victory in this year’s race, run in difficult conditions.
Joint winners Adam Perry and Kim Collison share the Fellsman spoils
One of the country’s toughest ultrarunning events finished in a tie for the first time in many years.
Mountain rescuer Andy Jackson completes Coast to Coast route in three days
A mountain rescuer has run the 192-mile Coast to Coast course in less than three days to raise cash for his team.
Fellsman victor Adam Perry pips buddy Ian Phillips in 'the event to win'
The prolonged winter must clearly troubled the organisers of the Fellsman, the gruelling 98km (61-mile) challenge that sees hundreds of runners and walkers attempting to complete a large horseshoe route in the Yorkshire Dales.
Ultrarunner Jez Bragg will attempt length of New Zealand in 50 days
One of Britain’s top ultrarunners will attempt to cover the entire length of New Zealand in a 50-day-challenge.
Organisers postpone next year's 60-mile Fellsman challenge in Yorkshire Dales
Organisers of a long-distance challenge event in the Yorkshire Dales have announced it will not take place next year.
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.
Gyrocopter crashes into Great Knoutberry Hill during The Fellsman challenge event
A pilot was airlifted from a Yorkshire Dales fell after a gyrocopter crashed near its summit. The aircraft hit the ground near the summit of Great ...
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.
Kim Collison and Adam Perry triumph in gruelling Marmot Dark Mountains marathon
A pair of ultrarunners who finished neck and neck in a 60-mile race last year picked up another winners’ trophy at the weekend.
Three Peaks Race offers £1,000 bonus to runners breaking 18-year record
A £500 bounty is on offer for a fellrunner who can beat an 18-year-old race record on its diamond jubilee event.
Mountain rescuer Andy Jackson to run Coast to Coast route in three days
A mountain and cave rescuer will attempt to run the Coast to Coast Walk route in just three days. Andy Jackson, a member of Upper Wharfedale Fell R...
Adam Perry wins 61-mile Fellsman by just one minute
Just one minute separated the winner and runner-up after more than 10 hours racing in one of the country’s toughest endurance challenges.
A chill wind blows Fellsman off course in eventful 50th challenge
The hundreds of runners and walkers who gathered in a Yorkshire Dales village at the weekend were probably anticipating a very special event.