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

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General

36th British Police Fell Race Championships 2026

Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Starting at 1.30pm

From Edale, Derbyshire

News Update - 2026 Event Entries Now Open

Thank you to Shaun Bott and his team who have agreed to host the 2026 event in Derbyshire.

BPFR Organisation Update - From Steve Broadbent

As the overall BPFR coordinator, I will continue to manage the entries and event media etc. with Shaun organising and managing the complete race-day itself for 2026. I therefore hope to participate on the day too!

Race Update:

The event will take place on Wednesday 20 May 2026 starting at 1.30pm.

The start and finish is in Edale, Derbyshire, .

The race will be circa 7 miles, 2250ft ascent traversing much of the established Kinder Downfall Fell Race route.

Entry:

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

Enter Event - Bookitzone.com

Event Entry URL: https://bookitzone.com/steve_broadbent/kLjFFX

Course, Checkpoints and Map

Route with SIX controlled Check-points - All Marshalled

Start - Newfold Farm
CP1 - Grindslow Knoll 601m
CP2 - Woodland Corner/Path Junction
CP3 - Falls/Crowden Brook
CP4 - Path Junction 586m
CP5 - Ford/Path Junction - Nether Tor
CP6 - Woodland Wall Corner

Finish - Newfold Farm

Checkpoints Map

Course Map

Race Route 2026

Race Elevation - 2026 Race Distances - 2026

Start List - 117 Entries - 29 UK Forces - At 18/04/2026

Pos	Forename	Surname	Sex	Age	Serving	Force	Class	Drink	Paid Meal
1	Frankie	Finn	Female	30	Serving	Bedfordshire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	AF	Yes
2	Ian	Mawdesley	Male	47	Serving	Bedfordshire Police	MV45	FS	Yes
3	Rob	Balfour	Male	54	Retired	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	FS	Yes
4	Martin	Caldwell	Male	51	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	FS	Yes
5	Lisa	Grantham	Female	51	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	FV50	AF	Yes
6	Rob	Grantham	Male	53	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	FS	Yes
7	Andrew	Manson	Male	50	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	FS	Yes
8	Rob	Massey	Male	42	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV40	AF	No
9	Sam	Needham	Male	30	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	No
10	Joseph	Bull	Male	31	Serving	Civil Nuclear Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	No
11	J	D	Male		Serving	Civil Nuclear Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
12	Jen	Milsom	Female	52	Serving	Cleveland Police	FV50	FS	Yes +1
13	Anthony	Oliver	Male	59	Retired	Cleveland Police	MV55	FS	Yes +1
14	Tony	Bolton	Male	63	Retired	Cumbria Constabulary	MV60	FS	Yes
15	Jon	Hill	Male	47	Serving	Cumbria Constabulary	MV45	FS	No
16	Richard	Mavin	Male	62	Retired	Cumbria Constabulary	MV60	FS	Yes
17	Alistair	McCaig	Male	51	Serving	Cumbria Constabulary	MV50	FS	Yes
18	Shaun	Bott	Male	42	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
19	Claire	Croll	Female	49	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	FV45	FS	Yes
20	Liam	Crouch	Male	33	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
21	Alice	Cundy	Female	33	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	Yes
22	Joe	Davey	Male	44	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
23	Christine	Howard	Female	55	Retired	Derbyshire Constabulary	FV55	FS	No
24	Kevin	Loftus	Male	67	Retired	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV65	FS	Yes
25	Andy	Macalister	Male	57	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV55	FS	Yes
26	Tony	Rhodes	Male	48	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV45	FS	Yes
27	Paul	Harbisher	Male	40	Serving	Durham Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
28	Neil	Robinson	Male	55	Retired	Durham Constabulary	MV55	FS	Yes
29	Martin	Slevin	Male	62	Retired	Dyfed-Powys Police	MV60	FS	Yes
30	James	Pearce	Male	44	Serving	Gloucestershire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
31	Gregg	Bridge	Male	32	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
32	Lee	Keefe	Male	46	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	MV45	FS	Yes
33	Rio	Lennon	Male	43	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	MV40	FS	Yes
34	H	M	Female		Serving	Greater Manchester Police	FV40	FS	Yes
35	Katie	McCarthy	Female	41	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	FV40	FS	Yes
36	Ronnie	Neilson	Male	47	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	MV45	FS	No
37	Matthew	Oldham	Male	46	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	MV45	AF	Yes +1
38	Thomas	Sheridan	Male	32	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
39	Callum	Williams	Male	28	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
40	Rob	Perry	Male	42	Serving	Hampshire Constabulary	MV40	AF	Yes
41	Nicole	Service	Female	28	Serving	Hampshire Constabulary	Open Female 18 - 39	AF	Yes
42	Stephen	Hague	Male	57	Retired	Hertfordshire Constabulary	MV55	FS	No
43	Martina	Akrill	Female	46	Serving	Humberside Police	FV45	FS	Yes
44	Andrew	Guest	Male	53	Serving	Humberside Police	FV50	FS	Yes
45	Michelle	Hillaby	Female	50	Serving	Humberside Police	FV50	FS	Yes
46	Carl	Horth	Male	44	Serving	Humberside Police	MV40	FS	No
47	Debbie	Rookes	Female	58	Serving	Humberside Police	FV55	FS	Yes
48	Robert	Sparkes	Male	31	Serving	Humberside Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
49	Albert	Benter	Male	48	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV45	FS	Yes
50	Janine	Fallon	Female	50	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	FV50	FS	No
51	Blundell	Hannah	Female	33	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	Open Female 18 - 39	AF	Yes
52	Laura	Lawler	Female	57	Retired	Lancashire Constabulary	FV55	FS	Yes
53	Jon	Longhorn	Male	43	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
54	Nikki	Marshall	Female	41	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
55	John	Marshall	Male	41	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
56	Thomas	Smith	Male	40	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV40	FS	Yes
57	Daniel	Swarbrick	Male	48	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV45	FS	No
58	Thomas	Carter	Male	28	Serving	Leicestershire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	No
59	L	R	Female		Serving	Leicestershire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	Yes
60	Ellen	Lovatt	Female	51	Serving	Metropolitan Police Service	FV50	AF	Yes
61	Oliver	Nash	Male	20	Serving	Metropolitan Police Service	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
62	R	J	Female		Serving	National Crime Agency	Open Female 18 - 39	AF	No
63	Charlotte	Maben	Female	37	Serving	National Crime Agency	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	No
64	Robert	Richardson	Male	52	Serving	National Crime Agency	MV50	FS	Yes
65	Tim	Wright	Male	56	Serving	National Crime Agency	MV55	FS	Yes
66	Lee	Bailey	Male	50	Serving	North Wales Police	MV50	FS	Yes
67	Bob	Hind	Male	72	Retired	North Wales Police	MV70	FS	Yes
68	Nick	Jones	Male	46	Serving	North Wales Police	MV45	FS	Yes
69	Craig	Jones	Male	56	Serving	North Wales Police	MV55	FS	Yes
70	Laura	Baxter	Female	38	Serving	North Yorkshire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	No
71	Simon	Fricke	Male	45	Serving	North Yorkshire Police	MV45	FS	Yes
72	Helen	Nicholson	Female	63	Serving	North Yorkshire Police	FV60	AF	Yes +1
73	Daniel	Preston	Male	49	Serving	North Yorkshire Police	MV45	FS	No
74	David	Ailano	Male	59	Retired	Northumbria Police	MV55	FS	Yes
75	Allan	Ball	Male	42	Serving	Northumbria Police	MV40	FS	Yes
76	Terry	Barnes	Male	39	Serving	Northumbria Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
77	Jordan	Boam	Male	30	Serving	Nottinghamshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	AF	No
78	Peter	Gilbert	Male	68	Retired	Nottinghamshire Police	MV65	FS	Yes
79	Andy	Granville	Male	41	Serving	Nottinghamshire Police	MV40	AF	No
80	Shemane	Marsh	Female	47	Serving	Nottinghamshire Police	MV45	FS	Yes
81	Pete	Tootall	Male	58	Retired	Nottinghamshire Police	MV55	FS	Yes
82	Andrew Peter	Williams	Male	52	Serving	Nottinghamshire Police	MV50	FS	No
83	Mary	Coll	Female	30	Serving	Police Scotland	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	Yes
84	Gary	Larman	Male	44	Serving	Police Scotland	MV40	FS	Yes
85	Hannah	Bryan	Female	34	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	Yes
86	Maria	Dixon	Female	29	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	FS	Yes
87	Bob	Foreman	Male	67	Retired	South Yorkshire Police	MV65	FS	No
88	Grant	Lynas	Male	33	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
89	Lee	Robinson	Male	50	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	MV50	FS	No
90	Tom	Spenceley	Male	38	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	No
91	Adam	Goodger	Male	40	Serving	Staffordshire Police	MV40	FS	No
92	Aimee	Holdcroft	Female	30	Serving	Staffordshire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	AF	Yes
93	Sarah	Rhodes	Female	44	Serving	Staffordshire Police	FV40	AF	No
94	Samuel	White	Male	33	Serving	Staffordshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
95	Robert	Williams	Male	33	Serving	Staffordshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	AF	No
96	Elizabeth	Palmer	Female	45	Serving	Thames Valley Police	FV45	FS	Yes
97	Ben	Phillips	Male	38	Serving	Thames Valley Police	Open Male 18 - 39	FS	Yes
98	Colin	Wood	Male	51	Serving	Thames Valley Police	MV50	FS	Yes
99	Paul	Hainsworth	Male	47	Serving	Warwickshire Police	MV45	FS	Yes
100	Gareth	Morgan	Male	40	Serving	Warwickshire Police	MV40	FS	Yes
101	Paul	Baker	Male	49	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	AF	Yes
102	Andy	Carnall	Male	57	Retired	West Midlands Police	MV55	FS	Yes
103	Matthew	Clark	Male	46	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	FS	Yes
104	Ian	Davis	Male	45	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	FS	Yes
105	J	H	Male		Serving	West Midlands Police	MV50	FS	Yes
106	Andrew	Higgins	Male	43	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	FS	Yes
107	Alex	Langford	Male	44	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	FS	Yes
108	Nicola	Pestel	Female	41	Serving	West Midlands Police	FV40	FS	Yes
109	Simon	Pestel	Male	42	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	FS	Yes
110	Andrew	Smith	Male	50	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV50	FS	Yes
111	Hayley	Tierney	Female	40	Serving	West Midlands Police	FV40	FS	Yes
112	David	Wilson	Male	45	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	FS	Yes
113	Jon	Greenwood	Male	46	Serving	West Yorkshire Police	MV45	FS	Yes
114	Dave	Raby	Male	42	Serving	West Yorkshire Police	MV40	AF	No
115	Anna	Sykes	Female	51	Serving	West Yorkshire Police	FV50	AF	Yes
116	Liam	Tyson	Male	46	Serving	West Yorkshire Police	MV45	AF	Yes
117	Bob	Salter	Male	68	Retired	Wiltshire Police	MV65	FS	Yes +1

Race History and Status

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.

Race Course

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.

Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

From Newfold Farm Campsite, Edale Village, Hope Valley. S33 7ZD

Accommodation

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.

Directions

Sat Nav:

Parking

Ample parking at the Inn.

Shower and Changing Facilities

There are toilets provided at the Kings Head Inn. There are no competitor changing or showers provided.

Start List

A start-list will appear on this website once entries start to come in.

Start

At 1.30pm.

Map and Course

Distance - 7 Miles (10.7km)

Ascent circa 2250 ft (684m)

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.

Route Description

The course is circa

Maps, Check-Points and Waymarks

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.

Portable Sat Nav Devices

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.

Novice Runners Challenge

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.

Competing in Pairs or a Group

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.

Compulsory Kit Requirement

Competitors will need to carry all of the following equipment:-

1. Waterproof top and bottom body cover

2. Copy Map (Provided)

3. Compass and Whistle

4. Hat and Gloves

5. Suitable footwear for fell running

6. Emergency Food

This is the kit list, irrespective of good weather.

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

Kit Checks

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 Field

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 and Pre-Race Briefing

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

Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

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.

Trophies/Prizes

Championship Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open Male and Female

1st - Veteran 40+ - Male and Female

Age Catagory Prizes

1st - Male and Female

18 - 40, Veteran 45-49, Vet 50-54, Vet 55-59, Vet 60-64, Vet 65-69, Vet 70-75

Team Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Force Male Teams (3 to count)

1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Ladies Teams (3 to count)

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

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.

British Police Fell Race Entry

Entry - to

* Including Post-Race Food - £23

* Excluding Post-Race Food - £15

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

* Including Post-Race Food - £25

* Excluding Post-Race Food - £17

Additional Guests

* Additional Food for Guests - £8.00

What you Get:

Your entry fee covers the cost of:

* Awards and prizes

* Individual Race memento

* Local Craft Beer memento

* Post-Race water and snack

* Post-Race Presentation Light-Pizza Meal (Pre-Booked)

* General organising costs

* BookitZone booking fees

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.

How to Enter

BookItZone Link

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.

Event Entry URL: https://bookitzone.com/steve_broadbent/kLjFFX

Qualification to Enter

This event is a 'Closed' Race.

Competitors must be either:

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.

Family Entry

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.

Pre-Race Recognizance

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

Closing Date

The standard entry closing date is 10 May 2026 - 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.

Entry Confirmation

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.

Further Event Information

British Police Fell Race Website and Social Media

Facebook - Closed Private Group

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

Web - PSUK Athletics - Public Page:

http://www.policesport.uk

What'sApp Group - Private Group

Your mobile will be added to a 2026 Fell Race WhatsApp Group where we can communicate and update on event information. If you wish to opt outof the Grroup simply do this on WhatsApp.

Finally....

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

Further information from the Organisers

Overall Coordinator: Steven Broadbent - steve@fellrunner.com

Information about the Event Cordinator:

Secretary of the Lancashire Constabulary Athletics Club 1991 - 2023

Experienced road, trail, XC and fell runner.

Organiser of:

Lakeland Slateman Triathlon 1993, 1994, 1995
Lakeland Slateman Three Peaks 1997, 1998
PSUK 10 Mile Road Race - 1996/2004
PSUK Cross-Country - 2019
PSUK Track and Field - 2009/2017

1993 - 2025 Organiser of NPCCL
1993 - Co-Founder of British Police Fell Race
2000 - 2026 Organiser of the British Police Fell Races

Entry Point

BookItZone Link

Event Entry URL: https://bookitzone.com/steve_broadbent/kLjFFX