2027

Welsh Championship

As for the last two years there will be a single race Championship for Short/Medium distance, and a separate Championship for Long distance races, similar to the new format of the UKA British Championship. 

The races will alternate between the north and south of the country:-

In 2027 it's the turn for the north to host the Long with Llangollen race and the south to host the Short/Medium with Cwm Nant y Groes.

Rasys

Sul, 11 Ebr 2027

Llangollen Fell Race

BL 29km/1100m 18mi/3609tr
Sad, 30 Ion 2027

Cwm Nant-y-Groes

AS 9km/550m 5.6mi/1804tr

Eligibility

  • For the long: must be a paid-up member of the WFRA as of ??? 2027
  • For the short: must be a paid-up member of the WFRA as of ???? 2027

Age categories

  • The age categories are: u23, v40, v50, v60, v70, v75, v80
  • Your age on race day will be used to determine the applicable age category.
  • Prizes will be awarded in all categories.

Prizes will be awarded in all categories. The championship presentation will occur immediately after each race presentation.

Kit requirements

All WFRA races require you to bring full kit (see the full kit list here). Please refer to individual races for further information and note that at the race, the Race Organiser (RO) will make a decision as to what you need to take with you.

Contact

If you have any questions about the Welsh Championship, South Wales Series or North Wales Series, please contact Ellie Salisbury by email or on 07789061648.

Two photos of Ellie Salisbury. One of her smiling with her dog on a summit cairn with blue sky, and another after a race - muddy, smiling and in an Eryri Harriers vest

Ellie is the Championship and Series Coordinator. She runs for Eryri Harriers and is an experienced fell runner, having competed in many fell/cross country/road races and mountain marathons all over the country over the last 35 years. She loves the support, camaraderie and friendship in fell running and is keen to get more women involved. Read more about Ellie on her WFRA Committee pr