Other races
JUNIORS RACES
This page is always a work in progress, as we try and collate lists of other races (as well as our club champs), that AAC Juniors might be keen in signing up for, if they can’t get enough racing. We’ve included fell races, and track & field, as many juniors run in both, and it’ll help parents juggling their calendars!
If there’s any we’ve missed, let us know. However, and it’s a huge HOWEVER, we are super aware of the need to be careful of juniors over training, so we request parents to be highly selective and conservative about how much you allow your juniors to sign up for. More doesn’t always translate to better.
FRA English Junior Championship
The flagship races of the junior fell running calendar each year, organised by the Fell Running Association (FRA). These are always towards the maximum distance and height gains for each age group, so are fairly demanding races. They are dotted around the country. Some are AAC Juniors club champs races too.
Details are on the the FRA website: link, and you can sign up here: link
Dates for 2026: Sedbergh 9 May, Ask Valley 17 May, Ogden Water 30 May, Edale (inc Juniors inter-counties race) 14 June, Clougha Pike 20 June, Whinlatter 12 July.
British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA)
BOFRA races are low key, well organised, and good fun. They include many technical classics, such as the local Coniston Gullies, and they organise an annual championship for juniors which features 15 races each year. Full details of the championship are at: link
Most race entries are entry on the day, so gloriously easy and low-tech! Better still, winners get money! You need to be a paid up member of BOFRA to earn championship points, but Juniors only cost £7 a year: link
Loads of juniors races to choose from: 16 May Sedbergh, 24 May Coniston Gullies, 28 May Killington Sports, 7 June Kettlewell, 13 June Ulverston, 21 June Hawkwick Dash, 27 June Kirkby Gala, 2 July Murder Mile, 11 July Alva Games, 18 July Lothersdale Show, 29 July Cracoe Fell Races, 30 July Ambleside Sports, 2 Aug Farleton Knott, 6 Aug Ashton Moor, 8 Aug Arncliffe Gala, 15 Aug Rusland Show, 22 Aug Gargrave Show, 29 Aug Malham Show, 31 Aug Hebden Sports, 31 Aug Reeth Show, 1 Sep Kilnsey Show, 2 Sep Muker Show, 6 Sep Burnsall Fell Race, 13 Sep Bradlet Fell Race, 20 Sep Cowling Community Festival, 27 Sep Malham Charity Relays, 10 Oct Wasdale Show, 21 Nov Presentation Dinner Barnoldswick.
Kendal Winter League (KWL)
Organised by Helm Hill, this is an annual race series, that is quite low key, but juniors can earn a t-shirt by racing 4 or more of the series. Includes technical races such as Barbon, and easy and quick like Birkrigg, so there’s something for everyone.
Entry is £2 a race, and can sign up for the series on website: link.
Dates for 2026: 04.01 Scout Scar, 11.01 Giggleswick, 18.01 Whitestones, 25.01 Elterwater, 08.02 Barbondale, 15.02 Sedbergh, 22.02 Birkrigg, 01.03 Cautley, 08.03 Cunswick, 15.03 Helm, 22.03 Arant Haw & Prizegiving.
Cumbria Athletics Association league
This includes both track and field events, and juniors can participate in up to 3 events maximum at each event (e.g. 800m, 100m relays, & javelin). Note to run in these, you need to be a member of Kendal AC: link, for an EA number and for the bulk team entries by the manager. Details posted on Facebook page: link.
Track & Field dates: 25 Apr Carlisle, 2 May Barrow, 20 Jun Copeland, 12 Sep Copeland. 3 out of 4 events or more earns a participation medal.
Mid Lancs Cross Country and Track League
Details of this league: link. Note to run in these, you need to be a member of Kendal AC: link, for an EA number and for the bulk team entries by the manager.
Cross Country dates: 11 Oct 2025 Kendal, 22 Nov 2025 Sefton Park Liverpool, 10 Jan 2026 Blackpool, 28 Feb 2026 Lancaster.
Track & Field dates: 18 Apr Blackpool, 17 May Lancaster, 4 July Blackburn, 25 July Bury, 15 Aug Blackburn, 29 Aug Preston (tbc).
Schools cross country and athletics
These schools competitions are organised by the English Schools Athletics Association: link, and school PE teachers will contact the eligible juniors about events coming up. For more information about schools events, speak to your school PE teacher, or ask AAC Junior coach Paula for details.
Last updated Feb 2026