The Three Peaks Race - Steve Chilton

The Three Peaks Race, often called the 'marathon with mountains', is the longest standing 'long' fell race in the UK. At a length of over 23 miles, and with over 5,000 feet of ascent, it is an iconic part of the fell and mountain running calendar. From a field of just 6 entrants in 1954 it has grown to the point that there are entry requirements to be met, and it now attracts up to 1,000 entries each year. This is a history of the event from its early foundations, through two cancellations (once... Zobrazit více