Police Sport UK Athletics Section - British Police Fell Race Championships 2025

35th
British Police Fell Race Championships 2025

Wednesday 7 May 2025 - Starting at 1.30pm

From Thirlemere, Cumbria

News Update - 26/09/2024 - 2025 Event Live!

20/3/2025 - We now have 81 entries confirmed from 24 UK Police Forces
26/3/2025 - We now have 89 entries confirmed from 25 UK Police Forces
26/3/2025 - Wow!! We now have 93 entries confirmed from 25 UK Police Forces

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Event Entry URL: British Police Fell Race 2025 - Helvellyn - Cumbria | BookitZone | Online Event Entry Service

Course Map

Route with controlled Check-points

Start King's Head Hotel - Thirspot

Browncove Crags

CP 1 - Helvellyn (Marshalled)

Helvellyn Lower Man

Whiteside

CP 2 - Raise (Marshalled)

CP 3 - Stybarrow Dodd (Marshalled)

CP 4 - Path Junction Stanah (Marshalled)

Finish King's Head Hotel

The route will be flagged throughout. This is considered the safest route option, predominantly over footpaths and taking you over each summit that will assist with navigation.

CP's 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be marshalled. All CP's must be visited. A control card will be attached to your map provided. This will be checked at the finish.

Fell Race Map 2025

Start List - 31/3/2025 - 93 Entries

Pos.	Forename	Surname	Sex	Age	Status	Force	Class	Est.Time
1	Ian	Mawdesley	Male	46	Serving	Bedfordshire Police	MV45	02:03:07
2	Jordan	Burke	Male	33	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	01:45:00
3	Martin	Caldwell	Male	50	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	01:30:00
4	David	Edon	Male	59	Retired	Cheshire Constabulary	MV55	01:45:00
5	David	Evans	Male	46	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV45	03:00:00
6	Ruth	Gamwell	Female	50	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	FV50	02:15:00
7	Rob	Grantham	Male	52	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	02:00:00
8	Gareth	Kerr	Male	50	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV50	03:45:00
9	Rachel	Lloyd	Female	38	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	Open Female 18 - 39	02:30:00
10	Andrew	Manson	Male	49	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	MV45	01:45:00
11	Jan	McGrath	Female	56	Retired	Cheshire Constabulary	FV55	03:00:00
12	Emma	McLeod	Female	42	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	FV40	04:00:00
13	Sam	Needham	Male	29	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	01:45:00
14	Wendy	Whitehead	Female	49	Serving	Cheshire Constabulary	FV45	02:30:00
15	Alexis	Boddy	Male	52	Serving	Civil Nuclear Constabulary	MV50	02:30:00
16	Joseph	Bull	Male	30	Serving	Civil Nuclear Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	02:00:00
17	James	Davis	Male	40	Serving	Civil Nuclear Constabulary	MV40	01:45:00
18	Jen	Milsom	Female	51	Serving	Cleveland Police	FV50	02:00:00
19	Tony	Bolton	Male	62	Retired	Cumbria Constabulary	MV60	01:35:00
20	Graham	Chadwick	Male	39	Serving	Cumbria Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	01:30:00
21	Jon	Hill	Male	46	Serving	Cumbria Constabulary	MV45	01:45:00
22	Adam	Hill	Male	31	Serving	Cumbria Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	03:00:00
23	Brian	Horn	Male	70	Retired	Cumbria Constabulary	MV70	02:30:00
24	Richard	Mavin	Male	61	Retired	Cumbria Constabulary	MV60	01:50:00
25	Chris	Newman	Male	44	Serving	Cumbria Constabulary	FV40	01:40:00
26	Andrew	Slattery	Male	57	Retired	Cumbria Constabulary	MV55	02:00:00
27	Shaun	Bott	Male	41	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV40	01:30:00
28	Claire	Croll	Female	48	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	FV45	01:15:00
29	Liam	Crouch	Male	32	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	Open Male 18 - 39	02:00:00
30	Annie	Morton	Female	42	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	FV40	01:30:00
31	Tony	Rhodes	Male	47	Serving	Derbyshire Constabulary	MV45	01:40:00
32	Neil	Robinson	Male	54	Serving	Durham Constabulary	MV50	02:00:00
33	Martin	Slevin	Male	61	Retired	Dyfed-Powys Police	MV60	02:30:00
34	Matthew	Oldham	Male	47	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	FV45	01:40:00
35	Steve	Quinn	Male	50	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	MV50	03:00:00
36	Cherisse	Walley	Female	31	Serving	Greater Manchester Police	Open Female 18 - 39	01:45:00
37	Dominic	Buck	Male	50	Retired	Hertfordshire Constabulary	MV50	02:30:00
38	Charlotte	Hills	Female	39	Serving	Hertfordshire Constabulary	Open Female 18 - 39	03:00:00
39	John	Luck	Male	63	Retired	Hertfordshire Constabulary	MV60	02:00:01
40	Carina	Quayle	Female	66	Retired	Hertfordshire Constabulary	FV65	01:30:00
41	Rachel	Darling Love	Female	56	Retired	Humberside Police	FV55	02:30:00
42	Rose	Dove	Female	30	Serving	Humberside Police	Open Female 18 - 39	01:30:00
43	Andrew	Guest	Male	52	Serving	Humberside Police	MV50	03:00:03
44	Robert	Sparkes	Male	30	Serving	Humberside Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:30:00
45	Gary	Whittaker	Male	31	Serving	Humberside Police	Open Male 18 - 39	03:30:00
46	Albert	Benter	Male	47	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV45	02:29:59
47	Janine	Fallon	Female	49	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	FV45	02:00:00
48	Laura	Lawler	Female	56	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	FV55	02:30:00
49	Nikki	Marshall	Female	40	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	FV40	02:30:00
50	John	Marshall	Male	40	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV40	02:00:00
51	David	Switzer	Male	49	Serving	Lancashire Constabulary	MV45	01:45:00
52	Thomas	Carter	Male	27	Serving	Leicestershire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	02:45:00
53	David	Gorley	Male	39	Serving	Leicestershire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:45:00
54	Andy	Collings	Male	58	Retired	Metropolitan Police Service	MV55	02:30:00
55	Tim	Wright	Male	55	Serving	National Crime Agency	MV55	01:40:00
56	Cameron	Dawson	Male	31	Serving	North Wales Police	Open Male 18 - 39	03:45:00
57	Aaron	Haggas	Male	47	Serving	North Wales Police	MV45	02:00:00
58	Bob	Hind	Male	71	Retired	North Wales Police	MV70	02:30:00
59	Craig	Jones	Male	55	Serving	North Wales Police	MV55	01:30:00
60	Jamie	McDaid	Male	31	Serving	North Wales Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:30:00
61	Helen	Nicholson	Female	62	Serving	North Yorkshire Police	FV60	02:00:00
62	Daniel	Preston	Male	48	Serving	North Yorkshire Police	MV45	02:00:00
63	David	Ailano	Male	58	Serving	Northumbria Police	MV55	03:00:00
64	Allan	Ball	Male	41	Serving	Northumbria Police	MV40	02:00:00
65	Maria	Dixon	Female	28	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Female 18 - 39	01:50:00
66	Andy	Lakeland	Male	53	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	MV50	01:50:00
67	Grant	Lynas	Male	32	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	02:00:00
68	Tom	Spenceley	Male	35	Serving	South Yorkshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:30:00
69	Ben	Foster	Male	49	Serving	Staffordshire Police	MV45	01:40:00
70	Adam	Goodger	Male	39	Serving	Staffordshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:20:00
71	Colin	Mattinson	Male	51	Retired	Staffordshire Police	FV50	02:02:00
72	Glyn	Pattinson	Male	54	Retired	Staffordshire Police	MV50	01:55:00
73	Sarah	Rhodes	Female	43	Serving	Staffordshire Police	FV40	02:30:00
74	Samuel	White	Male	32	Serving	Staffordshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:30:00
75	Rob	Williams	Male	32	Serving	Staffordshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	01:40:00
76	Elizabeth	Palmer	Female	44	Serving	Thames Valley Police	FV40	02:10:00
77	Colin	Wood	Male	50	Serving	Thames Valley Police	MV50	01:50:27
78	Gareth	Morgan	Male	39	Serving	Warwickshire Police	Open Male 18 - 39	02:30:00
79	Jonathan	Beard	Male	48	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	02:20:00
80	Andy	Carnall	Male	56	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV55	01:30:00
81	Matthew	Clark	Male	45	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	01:30:00
82	Ian	Davis	Male	44	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	01:30:00
83	Victoria	Gaunt	Female	36	Serving	West Midlands Police	Open Female 18 - 39	01:30:00
84	Andrew	Higgins	Male	42	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	01:40:00
85	Jason	Hill	Male	50	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV45	01:20:00
86	Alex	Langford	Male	42	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	02:45:00
87	Nicola	Pestel	Female	40	Serving	West Midlands Police	FV40	01:40:00
88	Simon	Pestel	Male	41	Serving	West Midlands Police	MV40	01:40:00
89	Hayley	Tierney	Female	39	Serving	West Midlands Police	Open Female 18 - 39	02:15:00
90	Cindy	Tierney	Female	51	Serving	West Midlands Police	FV50	01:45:00
91	Emma	Woodward	Female	44	Serving	West Midlands Police	FV40	02:10:00
92	Anna	Sykes	Female	50	Serving	West Yorkshire Police	FV50	03:00:00
93	Bob	Salter	Male	67	Retired	Wiltshire Police	MV65	01:50:00

Race History and Status

This is the 35th 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.

Local Race Assistance

A big thank you to members of Lancashire, CNC, Cumbria, Nottinghamshire and Greater Manchester Police Clubs who have kindly offered to assist with a number of marshalling, flagging and sweep duties. The event could not go ahead without their valued support.

Race Course

The distance will be circa 8 miles and 3500 feet ascent. It will traversing Helvellyn - Whiteside - Raise and Stybarrow Dodd Summits

This area is popular as it passes by the Striding and Swirral Edges with magnificent views over Thirlmere to the West and Ullswater Lakes to the East.

Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

From the Kings Head Inn, Thirlspot, Thirlmere, Keswick CA12 4TN

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: Kings Head Inn, Thirlmere. CA12 4TN

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 the website once entries start to come in.

Start

At 1.30pm.

Map and Course

Distance - 8 Miles (13km)

Ascent circa 3500 ft (1100m)

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 8 miles and 3500 feet ascent. It traverses Helvellyn and the ridge toward Whiteside, Raise and Stybarrow Dodd summits. Fairly easy to navigate in good weather but in poor conditions be prepared to navigate! It is a very scenic course but has circa 3500 feet ascent so it is a fairly tough, demanding, eight-mile course.

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 or Walking Challenge

We would like to encourage novice runners or walkers 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 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 time penalty or possibly disqualification.

Entry Field

Entry limit is circa 100. Pre-entry is required, 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.

Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

Registration from 11am outside the Kings Head Inn - Pre-Race briefing at 1.15pm. The start is from the Inn.

Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

Soup and a roll will be provided at the Kings Head Inn 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

Men and Women

Championship Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Veteran 40+

Age Catagory Prizes

1st and 2nd - Male and Female

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

1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Force Male or Mixed Teams (3 to count) (Lady may be included as the 1st, 2nd or 3rd counter if not in a ladies team)

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

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

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

British Police Fell Race Entry

Entry - to 30/04/2025

* Including Post-Race Food - £23

* Excluding Post-Race Food - £18

Late Entry or EOD - 1/5/2025 to event day - May not receive Pre-Ordered Memento

* Including Post-Race Food - £28

* Excluding Post-Race Food - £23

Additional Guests

* Additional Food for Guests - £5.00

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-food grazing bag

* Post-Race Presentation Soup and Roll (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: British Police Fell Race 2025 - Helvellyn - Cumbria | BookitZone | Online Event Entry Service

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 1 May 2025 - 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 Mememnto. 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 2024 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
2000 - 2025 Organiser of the British Police Fell Races

Entry Point

BookItZone Link

Event Entry URL: British Police Fell Race 2025 - Helvellyn - Cumbria | BookitZone | Online Event Entry Service

Event Location

FellRace - QR Code 2025

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