In-depth race guides for the UK and world's greatest trail, fell and ultra events — written by coaches who have raced them. Coming soon.
We are building detailed, first-hand race guides for the UK and world's best trail, fell and ultra events. Every guide is written from genuine racing experience — not theory.
Guides will cover course profiles, key sections, pacing strategy, nutrition planning, kit advice, training approach and insider knowledge from coaches who have actually raced these events.
A stunning 47-mile circumnavigation of Lake Windermere on fully signposted trails — open to runners and walkers. Townshend Performance are proud official coaching partners of this iconic Lake District event.
Read Guide ›42 peaks, 27,000ft, starting and finishing at Moot Hall in Keswick. Our guide will cover all 5 legs, summit racing lines, support runner strategy and how to go sub-24.
Read Guide ›50 miles, 2,965m of ascent from Dalemain to Coniston. One of Europe's greatest ultra challenges. Our guide will cover the full route, key checkpoints, pacing and preparation.
Read Guide ›The most spectacular long distance trail race in the UK. 6,300m ascent, 40-50% drop rate. Our guide will cover all 14 checkpoints, racing lines and what it really takes to finish.
Read Guide ›Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Brennan has won this race twice — both times under 3 hours. Our guide shares the exact racing lines, pacing strategy and preparation that gets you to the front.
Read Guide ›4 distances linking all 13 valleys of the Lake District, starting in Keswick. Western States qualifier. Our guide covers all distances and what makes the 180km so demanding.
Read Guide ›10 summits, 12,000ft, starting from George Fisher in Keswick. Brennan is a former Tea Round record holder. Our guide covers the full route, all summits and how to link them efficiently.
Read Guide ›The UK's toughest winter coastal ultra. 4 distances, ~50% DNF rate on the 100. Our guide covers the brutal back half, night running and how to make it to Porthtowan.
Read Guide ›5 distances through Eryri. Brennan won the UTS 50km; Kat finished 5th in the UTS 25km. Our guide will be built on genuine front-of-field race experience.
Read Guide ›The world's most prestigious mountain ultra series. 6 races, 3 countries. Our guide covers all distances, qualification via Running Stones and how to prepare for the Alps.
Read Guide ›13 technical mountain races. Brennan is a former UK Skyrunning Champion. Our guide will cover key series races including Scafell Sky Race and St Sunday Sky Race.
Read Guide ›Borrowdale, Wasdale, Ennerdale, Skiddaw, Blencathra and more. Our guide will cover the classic AM and AL category races that define Lake District fell running.
Read Guide ›A prestigious fell running series across the Lake District fells. Brennan has won the Lakes Grand Prix outright. Our guide covers the key races, how the points series works and how to target it.
Read Guide ›The pinnacle of English fell running — six races across AL, AM and AS categories from February to September. Organised by the FRA, sponsored by Pete Bland Sports and Inov-8. Brennan was runner-up in 2021.
Read Guide ›24 years old and still the ultimate test of Lake District fell running. Seven of the region's finest races — Duddon, Ennerdale, Buttermere, Wasdale, Borrowdale, Three Shires, Langdale. Best three results count.
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