North Leeds Fell Runners has confirmed the races that will make up the 2026 Club Race League. The league is designed to encourage members to race across a mix of distances and terrains throughout the year, while also recognising consistency and participation across the club.
The 2026 race calendar
The following races will count towards the 2026 league:
January
Sun 18 January – Stanbury Splash (BM)
February
Sun 1 February – Runners and Riders (BS)
March
Sun 1 March – Ilkley Moor (AS)
Sat 21 March – We Need to Talk About Chevin (BM)
May
Sat 9 May – Fairfield Horseshoe (AM)
Tues 12 May – Jack Bloor (BS)
June
Tues 2 June – Hebden Bridge (BM)
Thurs 4 June – Kettlewell Anniversary (AS)
Thurs 18 June – Beamsley Beacon (BS)
July
Sat 18 July – Ingleborough (AM)
August
Sat 8 August – Arncliffe Gala (AS)
September
Sat 26 September – Rombalds Romp (BM)
October
Sun 11 October – Withins Skyline (BM)
November
Sat 7 November – Shepherd’s Skyline (BS)
How the league works
- Your best five results across the season will count towards your final league position.
- To qualify, you must complete at least one short race and one medium race.
- Points are calculated based on your time relative to the winning time, with a handicap applied for age and gender.
- Maximum points will be awarded to anyone who volunteers at Rombalds Romp or the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race, in recognition of the work that goes into running our club events.
The aim of the league is to give everyone, across different abilities and age groups, something to aim for through the season – whether that’s racing hard, picking a few key targets, or supporting clubmates at events.
Members are encouraged to factor these races into their 2026 plans where possible, either to race or to come along and support.
