The FMC Fell Race was first run in 1978 on a course starting and finishing at our Little Langdale hut.

In more recent years, it has been run from our Stair hut in the Newlands Valley, over Catbells. The course is about 6km, with approximately 350m of ascent.

The race is run as a handicap race with a staggered start, the aim being for all runners to be on the finishing straight at the same time.

Stair Fell Race

The fastest recorded time for the Stair course is 30min 48sec (Dave Ward, 2007), with the Ladies record time standing at 37min 10sec (Clare Kenny, 2002).

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Stair Race Results:

YearHandicap WinnerFastest MaleFastest Female
2025Andy HirdNick SmartKelly Cartmell
2023Peter WilsonPeter Wilson–
2019Dave HicksMatt ReedAlex Ashworth
2018Christine FryTony JacksonJoanna Goorney

Langdale Fell Face

The fastest recorded time for the Langdale course is 33min 49sec (Martin Pickup, 1986), with the Ladies record standing at 46min 32sec (Vivienne Broughton

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Langdale Race Results:

YearHandicap WinnerFastest MaleFastest Female
2024Nick SmartNick SmartJen Chambers
1994Martin PickupMartin Pickup–
1993Steve WrigleySteve WrigleyRebecca Hargreaves
1992John K TattersallMichael DaggerRebecca Hargreaves