Whinlatter FRA Championships

Thornthwaite, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2026

Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships

The Whinlatter FRA Junior Championships is a fell running event scheduled for Sunday 12th July 2026. Held at Whinlatter Forest Park, this competition serves as the sixth round of the FRA Junior Championship series. The races are organized by The Fell Runners Association and conducted under their specific rules and regulations.

The event offers several race categories based on the runner's age at the end of the 2026 calendar year. Participants can compete in the following distances:

  • Under 10: 1.5 km distance with 100 m ascent
  • Under 12: 2 km distance with 190 m ascent
  • Under 14: 3.2 km distance with 350 m ascent
  • Under 16 & Under 18: 3.6 km distance with 420 m ascent
  • Under 20 & Seniors: 5.6 km distance with 510 m ascent

Most routes follow an out and back format. However, the route for the Under 20 and Senior category follows a clockwise loop. The event starts at the Revelin Moss Car Park on Whinlatter Pass.

Registration must be completed in advance as there are no entries available on the day of the race. Participants have the option to enter this specific race individually or as part of the full FRA Junior Championship series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
Under 20 & Seniors
Under 16 & Under 18
Under 14
Under 12
Under 10
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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