Police Sport UK Athletics Section - British Police Fell Race Championships 2021

Thank you to everyone who attended the 31st British Police Fell Race held in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire last week. Sorry to those who for one reason or another were unable to come.

We were blessed with fine sunny weather and perfect running conditions. As promised, the course offered a challenging run in a lovely part of the world! We had a total of 85 entries into the 2021 event with 67 taking part on the day.

Congratulations to Shaun Bott (Derbyshire) and Amelia Tearle (Metropolitan Police) who were 1st male and female finishers completing the circa 10 mile course in 1.16 and 1.36. Also congratulations to all those who picked up prizes for the various age categories.

Derbyshire were 1^st Mixed team with Bedfordshire hot on their heels in 2^nd place. Wiltshire were 1^st Ladies Team with Cheshire 2^nd.

I really enjoyed coordinating another race once again and a big thanks to Gloucestershire Police AC team for hosting the 2021 race as well as special thanks to all those who assisted with marshalling and other duties.

The 2022 event will take place on Wednesday 11 May 2022. The venue is likely to be in Cumbria.

We have a British Police Fell Race ‘Group Facebook’ page that you may join if not already. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2237701033168743 I will post updates on there and also the PSUK Athletics sites also.

Individual Results

Pos	Race No.	Forename	Surname	Sex	Age	Cat	Force	Time	Comment
1	15	Shaun	Bott	Male	38	Open Male	Derbyshire Constabulary	01:16:52	1st Male Open
2	10	Malcolm	Fowler	Male	58	MV55	Cheshire Constabulary	01:20:04	2nd Male Open
3	19	Karl	Webster	Male	51	MV50	Derbyshire Constabulary	01:22:34	3rd Male Open
4	42	Dan	Robberts	Male	40	MV40	Leicestershire Police	01:22:57	1st Male Vet 40
5	53	Tim	Wright	Male	51	MV50	National Crime Agency	01:24:21	1st Male Vet 50
6	27	Roy	Jones	Male	52	MV50	Gloucestershire Constabulary	01:28:15	2nd Male Vet 50
7	3	Adam	Harris	Male	31	Open Male	Bedfordshire Police	01:28:58	1st Male Under 40
8	67	Colin	Mattinson	Male	47	MV45	Staffordshire Police	01:29:54	1st Male Vet 45
9	2	Dan	Foster	Male	28	Open Male	Bedfordshire Police	01:30:04	2nd Male Under 40
10	21	Philip	Bussy	Male	41	MV40	Essex Police	01:30:18	2nd Male Vet 40
11	65	Joel	Callear	Male	18	Open Male	Staffordshire Police	01:32:11
12	71	Paul	Baker	Male	44	MV40	West Midlands Police	01:33:31	3rd Male Vet 40
13	60	Stephen	Rivers	Male	52	MV50	North Yorkshire Police	01:33:48
14	70	Paul	Slaymaker	Male	40	MV40	West Mercia Police	01:34:03
15	22	Tobias	Kemp	Male	39	Open Male	Essex Police	01:34:33
16	4	Ian	Mawdesley	Male	42	MV40	Bedfordshire Police	01:34:40
17	16	Steve	Bruce	Male	37	Open Male	Derbyshire Constabulary	01:35:26
18	34	John	Luck	Male	59	MV55	Hertfordshire Constabulary	01:35:33	1st Male Vet 55
19	50	Amelia	Tearle	Female	29	Open Female	Metropolitan Police Service	01:36:17	1st Open Lady
20	84	Stuart	Dudfield	Male	51	MV50	Gloucestershire Constabulary	01:37:24
21	76	Jonathan	Pittard	Male	46	MV45	Wiltshire Police	01:37:50	2nd Male Vet 45
22	46	Kevin	Concannon	Male	64	MV60	Metropolitan Police Service	01:37:53	1st Male Vet 60
23	77	Kiersty	Rose	Female	34	Open Female	Wiltshire Police	01:38:05	2nd Open Lady
24	9	Martin	Caldwell	Male	46	MV45	Cheshire Constabulary	01:38:26
25	51	Mark	Freeman	Male	39	Open Male	National Crime Agency	01:40:52
26	57	Iwan P G	Jones	Male	68	MV65	North Wales Police	01:41:24	1st Male Vet 65
27	43	Roderick	Smart	Male	54	MV50	Leicestershire Police	01:41:27
28	31	Gary	Corns	Male	42	MV40	Greater Manchester Police	01:41:32
29	61	Thomas	Haworth	Male	29	Open Male	Metropolitan Police Service	01:41:50
30	68	Robert	Jones	Male	47	MV45	Suffolk Constabulary	01:42:24
31	54	Michelle	Farrell	Female	40	FV40	North Wales Police	01:42:32	1st Lady Vet 40
32	55	Bob	Hind	Male	68	MV65	North Wales Police	01:42:35	2nd Male Vet 65
33	85	Andy	Collings	Male	54	MV50	Metropolitan Police Service	01:48:15
34	72	Jonathan	Beard	Male	45	MV45	West Midlands Police	01:48:59
35	69	Colin	Wood	Male	46	MV45	Thames Valley Police	01:50:59
36	36	Veronica	Singleton-Lawley	Female	61	FV60	Hertfordshire Constabulary	01:51:29	1st Lady Vet 60
37	20	Martin	Slevin	Male	58	MV55	Dyfed-Powys Police	01:52:02	2nd Male Vet 55
38	73	Andy	Carnall	Male	52	MV50	West Midlands Police	01:52:27
39	82	Jeff	Lloyd	Male	50	MV50	Gloucestershire Constabulary	01:53:08
40	25	Simon	Costello-Byrne	Male	54	MV50	Gloucestershire Constabulary	01:54:09
41	75	Lee	Kuklinski	Male	41	MV40	Wiltshire Police	01:54:32
42	23	Scott	Smith	Male	41	MV40	Essex Police	01:55:20
43	26	Lindsey	Goodrum	Female	36	Open Female	Gloucestershire Constabulary	01:57:06	3rd Open Lady
44	39	Laura	Lawler	Female	53	FV50	Lancashire Constabulary	01:58:04	1st Lady Vet 50
45	79	Gemma	Sole	Female	37	FV40	Wiltshire Police	01:58:28	2nd Lady Vet 40
46	44	Tara	Tomson	Female	33	Open Female	Leicestershire Police	01:58:38
47	74	Chris	Hanson	Male	49	MV45	Wiltshire Police	01:59:16
48	48	Sarah	Green	Female	41	FV40	Metropolitan Police Service	01:59:39	3rd Lady Vet 40
49	11	Vicky	Kehoe	Female	49	FV45	Cheshire Constabulary	02:00:13	1st Lady Vet 45
50	45	Martin	Wood	Male	63	MV60	Lincolnshire Police	02:00:30	2nd Male Vet 60
51	6	Andy	Parsons	Male	55	MV55	Bedfordshire Police	02:01:05
52	28	Tandi	Pearce	Female	46	FV45	Gloucestershire Constabulary	02:01:27	2nd Lady Vet 45
53	5	Baz	Omo	Male	46	MV45	Bedfordshire Police	02:01:55
54	81	Tina	Willison	Female	50	FV50	Wiltshire Police	02:05:22	2nd Lady Vet 50
55	64	Carl	Callear	Male	47	MV45	Staffordshire Police	02:06:51
56	13	Anna	Moore	Female	38	Open Female	Cheshire Constabulary	02:35:11
57	12	Deborah	Lack	Female	42	FV40	Cheshire Constabulary	02:35:12
58	7	Jessica	Barlow	Female	39	Open Female	Cheshire Constabulary	02:35:13
59	35	Carina	Quayle	Female	62	FV60	Hertfordshire Constabulary	02:35:14	2nd Lady Vet 60
60	58	Kate	Aspey	Female	49	FV45	North Yorkshire Police	02:36:25
61	33	Peter	Lawley	Male	62	MV60	Hertfordshire Constabulary	02:44:59	3rd Male Vet 60
62	24	Rob	Teather	Male	36	Open Male	Essex Police	03:02:58
63	32	Shannon	Davies	Female	45	FV45	Greater Manchester Police	03:04:10
64	37	Steve	Broadbent	Male	62	MV60	Lancashire Constabulary	A-Organiser
65	30	Ashley	Shingler	Male	50	MV50	Gloucestershire Constabulary	B-Organiser
66	83	Dave	Wood	Male	57	MV55	Gloucestershire Constabulary	C-Marshal
67	38	Michael	Horne	Male	65	MV65	Lancashire Constabulary	C-Rear Flag Collector
68	1	Rob	Clough	Male	50	MV50	Bedfordshire Police	DNS
69	8	Mel	Beamish	Female	37	Open Female	Cheshire Constabulary	DNS
70	14	Ciara	Murphy	Female	46	FV45	Cheshire Constabulary	DNS
71	17	Christine	Howard	Female	50	FV50	Derbyshire Constabulary	DNS
72	18	Rob	Nicholls	Male	38	Open Male	Derbyshire Constabulary	DNS
73	29	James	Pearce	Male	40	MV40	Gloucestershire Constabulary	DNS
74	40	Dennis	Nelson	Male	57	MV55	Lancashire Constabulary	DNS
75	41	Mark	Porter	Male	58	MV55	Lancashire Constabulary	DNS
76	47	Rich	Essl	Male	53	MV50	Metropolitan Police Service	DNS
77	49	Paul	Hollis	Male	48	MV45	Metropolitan Police Service	DNS
78	52	Laura	Reilly	Female	25	Open Female	National Crime Agency	DNS
79	56	Craig	Jones	Male	51	MV50	North Wales Police	DNS
80	59	Simon	Fricke	Male	41	MV40	North Yorkshire Police	DNS
81	62	Andy	Lakeland	Male	49	MV45	South Yorkshire Police	DNS
82	63	Thomas	Smith	Male	37	Open Male	South Yorkshire Police	DNS
83	66	John	Harrison	Male	51	MV50	Staffordshire Police	DNS
84	78	Bob	Salter	Male	64	MV60	Wiltshire Police	DNS
85	80	Stuart	Welch	Male	40	MV40	Wiltshire Police	DNS

Team Results

Mixed Teams
Pos	Force	Runner 1	Runner 2	Runner 3	Points	Comment
1	Derbyshire Constabulary	1	3	17	21	1st Mixed Team
2	Bedfordshire Police	7	9	16	32	2nd Mixed Team
3	Gloucestershire Constabulary	6	20	39	65	3rd Mixed Team
4	Essex Police	10	15	42	67
5	Metropolitan Police Service	19	22	29	70
6	Staffordshire Police	8	11	55	74
7	Cheshire Constabulary	2	24	49	75
8	Leicestershire Police	4	27	46	77
9	West Midlands Police	12	34	38	84
10	Wiltshire Police	21	23	41	85
11	North Wales Police	26	31	32	89
12	National Crime Agency	5	25	68	98
13	Hertfordshire Constabulary	18	36	59	113
14	North Yorkshire Police	13	60	68	141
15	West Mercia Police	14	68	68	150
16	Greater Manchester Police	28	63	68	159
17	Suffolk Constabulary	30	68	68	166
18	Thames Valley Police	35	68	68	171
19	Dyfed-Powys Police	37	68	68	173
20	Lancashire Constabulary	44	64	67	175
21	Lincolnshire Police	50	68	68	186
22	South Yorkshire Police	68	68	68	204
Ladies Teams
Pos	Force	Runner 1	Runner 2	Runner 3	Points	Comment
1	Wiltshire Police	2	7	12	21	1st Ladies Team
2	Cheshire Constabulary	10	13	14	37	2nd Ladies Team

News Latest - Monday 20th September

Entries are still open but are filling up quickly.

The event is still planned to go ahead as arranged. We currently have 81 confirmed entries representing 24 UK Police Forces - start list below....

The Course Map and Grid References are posted. The six CP's will be kite marked ...see below

The course will now be waymarked with flags but competitors must still carry the map provided and required kit plus have navigational skills.

We have extended the cut-off times to 5.30pm. We would like to encourage novice runners and walkers who may want to complete the event as a 'Challenge' rather than a 'Race'.

Entries limited to 90 - Enter by clicking on the below link....

Click here to enter:

After a one-year break we are still hoping to stage the race in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. We always like to try and offer a different 'off the beaten track' venue each year so hopefully Gloucestershire has some interesting and different fell terrain to offer.

Race Course

The distance will be circa 9 - 10 miles/1600 feets ascent. It will traverse the North West Cotwolds..

Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

Registration and the race start and finish will take place at the Winchcombe Cricket Club, Corndean Lane, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. GL54 5NL.

Accommodation

As usual, there is no official accommodation provided. Competitors are asked to make their own arrangements. Bed and Breakfast and hotel accommodation can be found in the area by going to the local tourist information on-line.

Directions

Sat Nav: GL54 5NL

Parking

At the Cricket Club

Shower and Changing Facilities

There are toilets provided with some shower and changing facilities at the Club House.

Start List

We currently have 81 entries representing 24 UK Police Forces.

Start

At 1.30pm.

Map and Course

The course will be way-marked with pink and yellow flags left at intervals. Significant turns will also be maked with signs and cones. This is to ensure everyone runs the same course and does not get lost. This said, all competitors must still carry the map provided and be prepared to navigate themselves should flags go missing.

All Checkpoints will be identified with an Orienteering Kite that will have a punch code that competitors need to punch their race number in sequence.

Some checkpoints will be also manned with a race marshal.

British Police Fell Race 2021 - Cotswolds
90 Field	9.5 Miles/15.5 KM - 1600 Feet/490 metres	1.30pm Start

Location	Description	Grid Ref
Start	Winchcombe Cricket Club	019268
CP1	Belas Knap	021255
CP2	Upper Mill Lane	990247
CP3	Cleeve Hill	986265
CP4	Postlip Corner - Cotswold Way	998266
CP5	Woodpeckers/Lornedean Lane - Cotswold Way	008263
CP6	Onto Track - Cotswold Way	012250
Finish	Winchcombe Cricket Club	019270

British Police Fell Race Map 2021

Elevation Profile

Profile shows 10.8 miles but actual course will be 9.5 to 10 miles.

Portable Sat Nav Devices

Sat Nav devices are permitted in this event but maps should still be carried.

Route Description

The course is 9.5 miles and 1600 feet ascent. Fairly easy to navigate in good weather but in poor conditions be prepared to navigate! The course traverses parts of the scenic Cotswold Way route.

Check-Points and Waymarks

There will be check point markers at each of the six points and some will be manned. The course will now be waymaked but navigation skills are still required and all competitors must carry a map and compass. Copy maps will be provided to every competitor..

Novice Runners or Walking Challenge

We would like to encourage novice runners or walkers to take part in these races. Though the event is traditionally a 'race' it can also be titled as a 'Challenge' and can be run/walked at a progressive pace.

The cut-off time is 4 hours or 5.30pm. This would make it attractive to athletes wishing to complete the course at a steady but progressive pace.

Note: The Prize presentation will take place around 4.00pm so likely that walkers will miss the presentation but refreshments and finishing memento will be still available when you finsih.

Mapping

An A4 colour copy with route and description will be provided. It is recommended you purchase an original OS Map for better clarity.

Compulsory Kit Requirement

Competitors will need to carry the following equipment:-

1. Windproof top body cover

2. Copy Map (Provided)

3. Compass and Whistle

4. Suitable footwear for fell running

5. Waterproof full body cover (Only if poor weather conditions)

Each competitor should have navigational skills and be able to use a map and compass if required. Random kit checks will be carried out so please ensure you carry the required kit for the conditions. Any kit found missing will incur a time penalty. Those without the required kit will not be allowed to compete.

Entry Field

Entry limit is 90. Pre-entry is required, though late, EOD or substitution is still an option for forces who have already entered a team before the closing date.

Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

Registration from 11am at the Cricket Club - Pre-Race briefing at 1.20pm.

Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

Light refreshments will be provided from 3.00pm at the Cricket Club. This will be followed by a formal presentation of trophies and prizes at approximately at 4pm.

Note: Cut-off time is 5pm so runners/walkers who do not finish by 3.30pm will still recieve a finishing memento and the light refreshments will still be available.

Trophies/Prizes

Men:

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Vet 40+

1st - Vet 45-49, Vet 50-54, Vet 55-59, Vet 60-64, Vet 65-69

1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Force Male or Mixed Teams (3 to count) (Lady may be included at 2nd or 3rd counter)

Women:

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Vet 40+

1st - Vet 45-49, Vet 50-54, Vet 55-59, Vet 60-64, Vet 65-69

1st - Women's Team (3 to count)

NB: Under FRA Rules the Veteran age is 40+ for both men and women.

British Police Fell Race Entry

Entry fee will be £16.00. This fee covers the cost of the the awards, prizes, race memento and general organising costs.

Post-Race Presentation light refreshments is included in this cost.

Enter

We are using entry through Book It Zone again. The company a reputable on-line booking service.

Click here to enter:

Facebook

The British Police Fell Race is now on Facebook - Join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2237701033168743/

Qualification

Competitors must be fully paid members of their respective force sports clubs and be a police officer, police staff, retired police/police staff (in receipt of a police pension) or member of the special constabulary/police volunteers.

Members include police officers, staff, PCSO's retired police/staff and Special Constables.

We now permit Spouse/Partner of a police member to participate and compete the same as a full entrant.

Guests are permitted but must be invited by another full Police Force entrant. Guests will not quilify for prizes but will receive a finishing memento and refreshments.

Pre-Race Recognizance

There are no objections to teams or individuals reconnoitering the course.

Closing Date

The closing date is 10 September 2021 - Entries after this date or EOD and substitutions are acceptable on request to forces who have already pre-entered some runners. Please email me to discuss. Sorry, there are no entry fee refunds but named substitutions to pre-paid entries will be allowed on the day.

Covid Restrictions

There may well be Covid19 Government guidlines imposed on this race. These will be advised to all entrants on the lead up to the event. It may be such that we have a staggered start. If this is the case we will communicate any changes to everyone in good time.

Entry Confirmation

All competitors will receive a confirmation of their entry from Book It Zone and any late briefing information will be by email..

This event is ONLY open to members of UK Police Force Sports Clubs and their spouse/partner.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require any other information?

Event Contact

Vol 20785 Steve Broadbent

Police Sport UK Athletics Section – British Police Fell Race Coordinator

Mobile Tel: 07974 795466

Email: steve@policesport.net

Gloucestershire Police AC Host Contact (Concerning Venue or Course)

Contact - Chris Hanson

Email: christopher.hanson@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

Overall Coordinator - Steve Broadbent - Lancashire Police

Email: steven.broadbent@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

Past Event Links

Halls of Fame 1990 to 2019

No.	Year	Venue	Force	1st Male	Force	Team Winners	1st Veteran	Force	1st Lady	Force
1	1990	Langdale	Cumbria	D.Orth	Greater Manchester	Greater Manchester	T.Pallister	Warwickskire
2	1991	Edale	Derbyshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	West Yorkshire	Ian Campbell	Greater Manchester
3	1992	Church Stretton	Shropshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Warwickshire	Ian Campbell	Greater Manchester
4	1993	Rivington	Lancashire	P.Jebb	West Yorkshire	West Yorkshire	Ian Campbell	Greater Manchester
5	1994	Hebden Bridge	West Yorkshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	West Yorkshire	A.Orringe	Gwent
6	1995	Patterdale	Cumbria	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Cheshire	A.Orringe	Gwent	Christine Cresswell	Nottinghamshire
7	1996	Rhayader	Mid-Wales	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Avon & Somerset	S.Anning	Avon & Somerset	Christine Cresswell	Nottinghamshire
8	1997	Pendle Hill	Lancashire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Northumbria	R.Salter	Wiltshire	Christine Cresswell	Nottinghamshire
9	1998	Howgills	Cumbria	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	West Yorkshire	Jim Bentley	Greater Manchester	Katrina White	Cleveland
10	1999	Llanberis	North Wales	Andy Brown	West Yorkshire	Derbyshire	Jim Bentley	Greater Manchester	Christine Cresswell	Nottinghamshire
11	2000	Goyt Valley	Cheshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Derbyshire	Tony Caulton	Derbyshire	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
12	2001	Isle of Arran	Isle of Arran	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Derbyshire	M.Wood	Lincolnshire	Lisa Knights	Derbyshire
13	2002	Ribblehead	North Yorkshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Derbyshire	Tony Caulton	Derbyshire	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
14	2003	Dark Peak	Derbyshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	West Yorkshire	D.Hall	Northumbria	Lisa Knights	Derbyshire
15	2004	Snowdonia	North Wales	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Cheshire	Andrew Beaty	Cumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
16	2005	Howgills	Cumbria	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Cheshire	Andrew Beaty	Cumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
17	2006	Rothbury	Northumbria	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Northumbria	J.Ross	Northumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
18	2007	Loggerheads	North Wales	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	North Wales	C.Smith	Cumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
19	2008	Mungrisedale	Cumbria	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Cheshire	Andrew Beaty	Cumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
20	2009	Carlton Moor	Cleveland	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Derbyshire	C.Smith	Cumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
21	2010	Castleton	Derbyshire	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Cheshire	Karl Webster	Derbyshire	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
22	2011	Bryntysilio	North Wales	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Derbyshire	Karl Webster	Derbyshire	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
23	2012	Turnslack	GMP	Malcolm Fowler	Cheshire	Cheshire	Karl Webster	Derbyshire	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
24	2013	Askham Fells	Cumbria	Ian Phillips	Derbyshire	Cumbria	Rob Grantham	Cheshire	Kathleen Aubrey	Cumbria
25	2014	Abergwyngregyn	North Wales	Ian Phillips	Derbyshire	Derbyshire	Craig Jones	North Wales	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
26	2015	Dovedale	Derbyshire	Ian Phillips	Derbyshire	Cumbria	Andrew Slattery	Cumbria	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
27	2016	Osmotherley	North Yorkshire	Simon Gray	Cumbria	Cumbria	Andrew Dobby	North Yorkshire	Shelly Gordon	Cleveland
28	2017	Howgills	Cumbria	Rob Grantham	Cheshire	Cumbria	Andrew Dobby	North Yorkshire	Nina Walkingshaw	Cumbria
29	2018	Goyt Valley	Cheshire	Ian Phillips	Derbyshire	Cheshire	Andrew Dobby	North Yorkshire	Christine Howard	Derbyshire
30	2019	Llanberis	North Wales
31	2021	Winchcombe	Gloucestershire