Howgills Junior FRA Race

 

HOWGILLS FELL RACE SATURDAY 9th MAY 2026

FROM LUPTON FIELDS, SEDBERGH, CUMBRIA LA10 5AB

REGISTRATION OPENS - 10AM

FIRST RACE STARTS - 12PM

Directions

The races start at Lupton Fields, Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5AB. 

Parking

No fee. You will be directed where to park. See map of field entry/exit point. 

Administration Area

  • Start/Finish area - Lupton Fields
  • Registration - building adjacent to Lupton Field
  • Portaloos - by wall/metal railing
  • Food stands - there will be tea/coffee, hot/cold food stands available

(Food vendors - the pitches are next to the outdoor electrical point)

Registration

ALL runners must register at the classroom adjacent to the carpark. 

Bibs

This is the first race in the 2026 Junior Champs series. Please pick up your bib number at registration. 

Junior Race Entry

If you have already submitted an online entry for the ENTIRE FRA Championship/Challenge, you do not need to enter online again to take part in this race.

If you have NOT already entered the FRA championship/challenge, TO ENTER, please click on this link and complete the entry form:

LINK TBC

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ENTRY IS ALLOWED ON THE DAY FOR JUNIORS – SORRY, NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU MUST ENTER ONLINE BY 11.59PM FRIDAY 8th MAY 2026.

Senior Race Entry

Seniors can ONLY enter on the day- cost £2. An entry form will need to be completed. 

Race kit

U10 to U16 must carry (inside a bum-bag or running vest/carriage system),

  • whistle
  • hat
  • gloves
  • waterproof jacket 

U18/U20/Seniors must carry (inside a bum-bag or running vest/carriage system),

  • hat
  • gloves
  • map of the route
  • compass
  • emergency food
  • waterproof jacket with attached hood (taped seams)
  • waterproof trousers (taped seams) 

The Race Organiser may check the race kit before a runner is allowed to start, during the race or at the finish. 

Race timings 

U10                   12:00pm 

U12                 12:15pm followed by prize-giving for U9

U14                 12:40pm followed by prize-giving for U11

U16                 1:15pm followed by prize-giving for U13

U18/U20          2:15pm (both age groups start together) followed by prize giving for U15 

Seniors            10 minutes after the U17/U19 start. 

The prize-giving for U18/U20 will take place after all U18/U20 finish.

There are no prizes for seniors.   

Race procedure

After runners have registered, they need to be in the holding pen (near the race start) 

10 minutes before the start time. 

The runners will be counted before going to the start line.  

Runners will be given a race brief by the Race Organiser before starting.  

During the race, runners will be counted through the various checkpoints by marshals. 

Once runners pass the finish line, numbers will also be manually recorded to confirm everyone has returned. This is in addition to runners having electronically chipped bibs.  

Prizes 

There are Bronze, Silver and Gold place medals for each race (less Seniors).  

U18 Mountain Cup Trials

Those competing in the U18/U20 race will have the opportunity to also complete in the England Trial for the International U18 Mountain Running Cup.

The first 3 junior males and first 3 junior females will automatically gain selection from the trial race, with the remaining 1 place in each race to be decided by the selectors.

Results

Results will be published by ‘Crazy Legs Events’ via the FRA website usually on the day of the race.

Race Safety

All runners will receive a race brief on the start line summarising the race route. Also, there will be a reminder that if a runner is injured and cannot continue in the race i.e., ‘DNF’, they must inform a marshal so that everyone is accounted for. Runners will also be reminded to help any other runner who is seriously injured. If another runner is only mildly injured e.g. twisted ankle, racers should alert the next marshal they see on route.  

Please note the race route is very steep for U12 and upwards so good grips are essential. Runners should take extra care on the return leg.  

Marshals will be briefed to inform the Race Organiser regarding any injury/incident. Marshals will provide basic first aid with their first aid kit.

If the runner cannot return to the finish unaided, a marshal will call for assistance to help the runner return to the finish. 

If the injury is serious and the runner cannot be moved, Mountain Rescue will be contacted by 999.

An ambulance will be called, if required.

A defibrillator will be located at the start/finish area. 

Routes

All routes will be flagged with coloured flags. 

U10                   yellow flags

U12                 green flags

U14                 orange flags

U16                 blue flags

U18/U20          red flags

Seniors

See map below for race routes. 

Questions

Please contact James Parsons by text, WhatsApp, mobile or email if you have any questions. 

Good luck to all runners! 

James Parsons

Race Organiser

07725 257792

jThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.