Following a consultation of members about the future of the Welsh Championship we have decided to move from the Series style championship to 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.
These races will alternate between the north and south of the country:-
In 2026 it's the turn for the south to host the Long with Brecon Beacons/Bannau Brycheiniog race and the north to host the Short/Medium with Pipe Dream.
Races
Eligibility
- For the long: must be a paid-up member of the WFRA as of 1st June 2026
- For the short: must be a paid-up member of the WFRA as of 15th February 2026
Age categories
- The age categories are: u23, v40, v50, v60, v70, v75, v80
- Your age as of 1st January 2026 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.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Welsh Championship, South Wales Series or North Wales Series, please contact Ellie Salisbury at ellierocknrun@gmail.com or 07789061648.
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 profile.