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Past Three Peaks Race winners return with eye on 22-year-old course record
Four former winners of a ‘marathon with mountains’ plus the reigning women’s champion will be heading back to the hills this weekend with an eye on the race’s record.
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.
Two Original Mountain Marathon runners rescued after suffering injuries
A runner taking part in the Original Mountain Marathon in the Lake District was rescued after injuring his ankle on the fells.
On test: 25 to 40 litre rucksacks reviewed
Which daysacks performed best in the great British countryside? We put 14 to the test to help you decide...
Running doctors treat fellow competitor injured in slip at Lakeland event
A mountain marathon runner had mixed fortunes while taking part in a Lake District event. The woman, who was participating with her son, slipped an...
OMM organisers warn runners' details may have disappared in IT failure
Organisers of a mountain marathon have warned would-be competitors some of their details may have been lost in an IT incident.
'Mission accomplished' as Victoria Wilkinson breaks women's Three Peaks record
Fellrunner Victoria Wilkinson has broken the women’s record for the gruelling Three Peaks Race, set nine years ago.
Free OMM entry and £1,750-worth of gear on offer in Lifesystems competition
Outdoor brand Lifesystems is offering the chance to win a free entry to a mountain marathon, along with all the recommended gear to take part.
Original Mountain Marathon prepares for its 50th birthday event
One of the grand old institutions of the outdoors reaches its 50th birthday this year. The Original Mountain Marathon has been held every year bar ...
Buxton rescuer Darren Hunt aids collapsed runner during London Marathon
A member of a mountain rescue team put his casualty care skills to good use while taking part in the London Marathon.
'Brutal' Lakeland conditions test runners' mettle in 50th OMM event
Conditions described by organisers as ‘brutal’ led to a fifth of competitors retiring early from the 50th Original Mountain Marathon.
Original Mountain Marathon returns to Langdale for 50th event
A challenge event that grew out of a pub conversation will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend.
Langdale revealed as venue for 50th OMM as event returns to Lake District
The 50th running of the Original Mountain Marathon will take place in Langdale in the Lake District. Organisers revealed the venue for the event, w...
Mossdale Caverns service marks 50th anniversary of caving's worst tragedy
The worst tragedy in British caving history will be remembered this weekend. It is 50 years since the events in Mossdale Caverns in the Yorkshire D...
Review: There is no Map in Hell, by Steve Birkinshaw
Joss Naylor's record for running all 214 stood for 28 years until Steve Birkinshaw smashed it by 12 hours.
Three Peaks Race runners face snow again in pursuit of Dales event's records
Runners in the Three Peaks Race face the prospect of snow-covered fells for the second year in succession.
Heart problems end Ron Hill's record half-century running streak
The man whose name became synonymous with fellrunning gear has had to give up a record-breaking running streak.
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.