Police Sport UK Athletics Section - British Police Fell Race Championships 2026

35th British Police Fell Race - Final Report

Well there we have it! From the feedback received so far it seems we have achieved another successful Police Fell-Race, along with the highest number of runners and police forces represented. 160 entered, 134 started from 33 Forces. Everyone finished!

Thank you for all the positive feedback about the event. This is much appreciated.

We had predominantly fine, cool weather with the odd shower but all in all visibility on the tops was magnificent.

Thank You's

Thank you to Derbyshire for hosting the seven-mile course over some lovely fell terrain. Karl Webster, Shaun Bott and Ian Phillips and their team.

A big thank you to all the marshals and helpers. They are all named in the results and below, but alongside Derbyshire members, I was pleased to have the usual great support from my Lancashire Team, as well as members from GMP and Cleveland. Without this team the event could not take place.

The Newfold Farm Management were also fantastic and accommodating. All of the facilities were ideal and perfect.

The Race

Some great running from Rob Sparkes( Humberside) 1st male, winning the title a second year. We have a new lady champion, Francesca Kearney (CNC Cumbria) Chris Newman (Cumbria) is our Male Veteran Champion and Kate Alp (Metropolitan) our Lady Veteran Champion. All four won our special food hamper prizes.

It was good to see a Police Scotland runner, Mary Coll who also won a spot prize. This is the first runner we have had from Police Scotland for some years.

Great feedback about the post-race food. Delicious pizza and salad rounded up the day nicely.

BPFR 2027

If anyone is interested in proposing a venue for 2027 please contact me. We like to stage it in different places each year, so if anyone has an interesting and new venue in mind please come forward.

May I wish you and injury free year going forward and hope to see you next year - wherever that might be!

Our Bookitzone entry point is now fully open. We hope to attract up to 100 Police competitors.

This is the 36th annual British Police Fell Race. The event is not an official Police Sport UK event. However, it is approved by PSUK Athletics as an additional calendar fixture and liability insurance cover is also provided under the PSUK policy.

The distance will be circa 7 miles and 2250 feet ascent. It will traversing parts of the Kinder Downfall Fell Race Route with some quite testing ascents and decents. This will be a challenging course suited to all standards of athlete. The cut-off is 5.30pm which allows a generous four hours to complete this course.

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

There are toilets provided at the Campsite. There is no competitor changing or showers provided.

A map is displayed on the website and shows a proposed route. There may be some changes once we have fully recced the area. Any updates will be notified including checkpoints.

The course is circular, clockwise route. It has some fairly rugged steep ascents and descents. See above map.

A printed map will be provided. The course is considered as a fairly tough, rugged fell terrain. It will be fully way-marked with flags. 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 or in bad weather.

Sat Nav devices /mobile phones are permitted and may be used as a back-up to your given map but not relied upon to navigate.. Hard copy map provided should be carried throughout the race.

We would like to encourage novice runners to take part in these events. 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 a generous 4 hours or 5.30pm. This would make it attractive to athletes wishing to complete the course at a steady, but progressive and continuous run/walking pace.

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

There is no objection to competitors completing the course together as a pair or even a group. Each member would enter individually and receive a race number and carry the same kit.

Each competitor should have navigational skills and be able to use a map and compass if required.

Compulsory kit checks will be carried out at registration so please ensure you carry the required kit as outlined above. Any required kit found missing at the end of the race will incur a 30-minute t. Preime penalty or possibly disqualification. Random kit checks will also be made at the finish.

Entry limit is 130, though late, EOD or substitution of an entered runner, is still an option for forces who have already entered a team before the closing date. Please note that entries received after the 130 limit or on day will be accepted but those runners may not receive a pre-ordered race memento.

Registration from 11am outside the venue - Pre-Race briefing at 1.15pm. The start is from the side of the Inn.

For those who have booked, Pizzas cooked in a pizza oven will be provided at the venue from 3.00pm at the finish. This will be followed by a formal presentation of trophies and prizes at approximately at 4pm. You may opt out of the post-race food option when you enter.

Note: Cut-off time is 5.30pm so runners/walkers who do not finish by 4pm will still recieve a finishing memento and the light refreshments will still be available.

NB: We no longer have a 'Mixed' Team award due to increased female participation

Family Runners or Guests: Are not eligible for individual or team qualification or contend for any prizes.

Late Entry or EOD - 10/5/2026 to event day - May not receive Pre-Ordered Memento

Note: This event is run by members of the police service on a voluntary basis and we do not make any profit from the event entries. Any income is reinvested into the race or following race.

We are using this usual BookitZone portal. The company are a reputable, secure, on-line booking service and the entry costs include any booking fees.

A police officer, police staff, retired police/police staff (in receipt of a police pension) or member of the special constabulary/police volunteers.

All should also be paying members of their respective police sports clubs and therefore be affiliated to Police Sport UK as such.

We now permit Spouse/Partner and Siblings (over 18) of an above defined 'police member' to participate. They compete in the same race but only as a 'Guest Familiy Member' but will not qualify for individual or team prizes.

They may be defined by a Police Sports Club as an 'Honorary Member' so could be entitled to claim their entry from the Club also.

The standard entry closing date is 10 May 2026 or when 140 entries are received - From this date, late entry, EOD and substitutions are acceptable on request to forces who have already pre-entered some runners. However, entrants may not receive a Race Memento. Please email me to discuss. Sorry, there are no entry fee refunds but named substitutions to pre-paid entries will be allowed.

All competitors will receive a confirmation of their entry from BookitZone and ongoing briefing information will be by email and on the event webpage right through to the event.