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Fell Running
Fell running is advanced and we would advise that you join a club or go with someone who is experienced. This is for your information only.
Fell running, also known as mountain running and hill running, is the sport of running and racing, off road, over upland country where the gradient climbed is a significant component of the difficulty. The name arises from the origins of the English sport on the fells of northern Britain, especially those in the Lake District.
Fell races are organised on the premise that contenders possess mountain navigational skills and carry adequate survival equipment as prescribed by the organiser.
Have a look at some essential things you need to carry when fell running. Fell running is both very rewarding for theboth body and mind but requires and advanced level of fitness before you begin. What To take Trail Running
See below for some of the major events that people take part in.
Ascent categories
Category A
- at least 250 ft (76.2 m) of ascent per mile (1.6 km)
- 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 (38.1 m) of ascent per mile (1.6 km)
- should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road
Category C
- at least 100 ft (30.5 m) of ascent per mile (1.6 km)
- should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road
- should contain some genuine fell terrain
Distance Categories
Category L
- for Long - over 12 miles (19.3 km)
Category M
- for Medium - over 6 miles (9.6 km)
Category S
- for Short - less than 6 miles (9.6 km)
Additional categories
Category O
- also known as a Long O event
- checkpoints are revealed to each competitor when they come up to a “staggered” start
- entry by choosing an orienteering type class, such as a Score-O event and often as a team of two (pairs)
Category MM
- events also known as Mountain Marathons and Mountain Trials
- similar to Category O, but multi-day events, in wild, mountainous country. Competitors must carry all the equipment and food required for the overnight camp and subsequent days. Entry is usually as a pair.