Set out below is the structure and scoring system for this year’s championship. The purpose of the championship is:
- To identify the strongest runners in the club over a series of races.
- To provide a vehicle for members to mix socially.
- To encourage participation in races and so make use of all that dedicated training.
Races 2026 by Category
| Short | Medium | Long |
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Giggleswick KWL January 11th |
Mike Wynne Memorial Handicap January 3rd | Doctor’s Gate February 21st |
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Helm KWL March 15th |
Black Combe March 7th | 3 Peaks April 26th |
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Blackstone Edge April 18th |
Austwick Amble May 27th |
Old Crown Round September 12th |
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Cautley Spout May 6th |
Austwick Amble May 27th | 3 Shires September 26th |
| Sedbergh (BOFRA) May 16th | Blencathra June 28th | Tour of Pendle November 21st |
| Buckden Pike June 16th |
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| Litton Birks November 22nd |
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Open Race
Members can use one race of their own choice as one of their championship counters, where at least 4 members complete that race. You must still complete one S, M & Long race from the list above to complete the championship. Scoring will be on the same basis as the rest of the championship. Inclusion of a particular race by one member does not require the other members racing on that day to do likewise. The ‘open’ race does not have to be identified ahead of time, but once the Open race option has been used, it will remain as the counter for that individual.
Volunteering for club events
To qualify for the championship ranking club members must volunteer to marshal at one of the club organised races or have helped with the organisation and/or running of other club events or sessions such as: junior training; senior training/social runs; committee membership; the MWMH; social events etc.
Prizes
- Prizes will be given for the first 3 male/female and in age categories where this is appropriate
- Those completing 5 races or more will receive a prize.
- There will be a participation prize for the person completing most races; this will include marshalling at club races.
Why are the races organised by the club not included in the championship?
Marshalling at a club race is vital for those races to go ahead, but prevents racing in them; it penalises volunteers. Placing these races in the championship puts people in a dilemma; support club events, so they can go ahead, or race and support the championship and their own performance in it. Removing these races from the championship, whilst also making participation as a volunteer in at least one event as a condition of scoring in the championship, seems a fair balance.
