We are a group of like-minded volunteers who give up our free time to organise the CFRA's existing three annual fell races in Cumbria.
Joss Naylor MBE - Joss sadly passed at the grand old age of 88 in June 2024 after being incapacitated for a few years after a stroke. He was our President for many years, and of course a fell running legend with an international reputation. Joss completed 60 peaks on his 60th birthday in 36 hours to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis and on his 80th birthday he did a 30 mile combined running/cycling crossing of the lakes. Joss has raised over £21,000 for charity. He was an inspiration to all fell runners as 'Iron Joss' who characteristically pushed himself way beyond where most folk would have given up.
Richard Eastman - Our Chairman, Co-Treasurer, email and IT administrator, website editor and the organiser of the Scafell Pike fell race. He was the former organiser of the Wasdale 'Horseshoe' fell race up to 2024 and the Buttermere 'Sailbeck' up until 1999. Richard was a fell runner until he had to retire from fell running due to knee injuries, but as an active cyclist and swimmer he occasionally participates in triathlons.
Chris Ellen - Our former Secretary, Course Radio Controller and the former Buttermere 'Sailbeck' fell race organiser, before passing it over to Richard. Unfortunately Chris had to retire from helping with the races due to a long absence recovering from very serious head injuries from a fall on cliffs in Cornwall.
Bob Davis - Our recent Treasurer and former organiser of the Muncaster 'Luck' Fell Race up until 2000. Bob was an active fell runner and often a winner of a vets category prize in our CFRA races. Bob is handing over the job of Treasurer to Richard Eastman and Colin Dulson.
Colin Dulson - Our Co-Treasurer, an active fell runner and triathlete. He was the former organiser of the Ennerdale 'Horseshoe' fell race up until 2024.
Dan Worsell - Our new Ennerdale Race Organiser starting from 2025.
Richard Byers - Our new Wasdale Race Organiser starting from 2025, supported by Ed Gamble as main contact. They also previously organised the 2021 Wasdale.