High Peak Running BLOG

A Brief History of the Race The Three Peaks Race — often called “the marathon with mountains”  — has been a cornerstone of British fell running since 1954. Starting and finishing in the beautiful village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale, the race takes in the Yorkshire Dales’ three highest peaks: Pen-y-Ghent (694 m) Whernside (736 m) Ingleborough (723 m) Over the years, the course has evolved in length and terrain but remains roughly 24 miles with around 1,600 m of ascent. It’s a t

Returning to running after having a baby? Learn why rushing back can be risky, and discover a safe 6-18 month postpartum running plan to rebuild strength, protect your pelvic floor, and return to training safely.

1. Race Overview & Context What is the OCC? OCC is one of the Finals races in the UTMB World Series. It is essentially the “shorter ultra” (mid-distance ultra) final, sitting between the lottery-accessible 20 km and the longer CCC / UTMB races. montblanc.utmb.world +1 For 2026, OCC is listed as ~57 km with ~3,500 m of positive elevation gain. The maximal allowed race time is long (~ 14h 30m as of the 2026 edition) to account for technical terrain, weather, and altitude effect

by Coach Kat - The Lap Finisher (four years ago) Hey there, soon-to-be Ultra Runner! First of all,  huge congratulations  on signing up for The Lap Ultra. You’ve already done the hardest part — deciding to take on something bold, beautiful, and a little bit bonkers. I ran my first Lap four years ago in May — a day I’ll  never forget . We had storm winds, hail, and freezing rain pelting down for hours. It was wild! There were moments I could barely see the trail through the m

English Senior Fell Running Championship 2026 – Preview, History & How to Prepare The English Senior Fell Running Championship 2026, organised by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and proudly sponsored by Pete Bland Sports and Inov8 , promises another thrilling year of competitive fell running across some of England’s toughest and most beautiful terrain. A Brief History of the English Fell Running Championship The English Fell Running Championship has been a cornerstone of