“Brakes off, brains off”
Journey to the upland, impossible-to-predict terrain of fell running and experience the chaos, culture, community, and cake that defines this very British pursuit. As Ilkley’s Ben Rothery and Chesterfield’s Finlay Grant vie for the English fell running championship, we are introduced to the cast of characters and lifers who keep the races going year-in, year-out. From weekday rat catcher/weekend race director Mike, to 74-year-old legend Wendy, with over 1000 races under her belt, the film captures a quiet resilience. A portrait of physical endurance, community spirit, and unassuming triumph.
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Hendrik Faller Director
First release November 21, 2025
Production
TCO London
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · November 21, 2025
Theatrical · Kendal Mountain Festival, UK premiere
No release date listed for United States.
France
June 11, 2026 · Limited theatrical · Chamonix Film Festival
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