Buckden Race: This race was first run in 1981 and the course was designed by Peter Jebb, who together with his wife Anne, organised the Buckden Fell Race for 20 years.
Peter was asked to organise a race by the Buckden Gala committee after winning the Fellsman Hike in 1981. In 1987, Peter altered the route to make the race more interesting and tougher.
The course has remained the same ever since and this was the course on which the records were set.
Records: 1988 Colin Donnelly 30:51 / 1993 Carol Greenwood 36:32
This is a category A race and if warranted by the weather conditions, you will be required to carry full body cover. The decision will be made by the race organiser on the day and will be final. If you have no kit, you will not be allowed to race, so please come prepared.
Helm Hill present - The Howgills Fell Race
The inspiration behind this Brute of a race was Adam Perry, a talented Helm Hill, Ultra Distance runner with a penchant for Hills, lots of them!
If you like hills, lots of endless climbing, steep downhill’s and yes, the possibility of bad weather then the Howgills Fell Race is definitely the one for you!
Just over 23k (14.3 miles) it has an amazing 6,791ft of climbing. This race is certainly not for the faint hearted and requires a high level of fitness, experience and navigational skills.
Proven experience of having completed an AL category fell race or equivalent alternative to the satisfaction of the Organisers will be needed and should be provided with your entry.
Further information can be found Here.
Race map
Note: The inaugural race was won by Rob Jebb in a stunning time of 2.24.17 First lady home was Jude Jepson in 3.10.36. Are you up for the challenge?
Howgills Fell Race Results 2019
