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Wesham fell and trail runners start their chase for 2026 title

Lancashire Evening Post

April 07, 2026

Last Saturday's Pendle Fell Race marked the start of Wesham Road Runners' Fell and Trail Championship, as well as the first fixture in the Inter Club Fell Series.

Wesham fell and trail runners start their chase for 2026 title

Wesham Road Runners' Alek Walker and Tom Crabtree

Wesham's eight runners were headed by Chris Banks (30th, 39:15).

Tom Crabtree placed 45th in 41:50 with Alek Walker 52nd in 42:40.

Steve Dunn took 53rd place with his 42:47, while Philip Swindells finished 82nd in 46:24.

This story is from the April 07, 2026 edition of Lancashire Evening Post.

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