https://fellrunner.org.uk/assets/com...Contenders.pdf
New system for 2019 guaranteeing automatic entry for top runners in each category from previous year, and anyone else who sees themselves as being in contention that applies (and presumably passes some form of screening).
Sounds sensible to me, should stop the online race for entry and ensure the champs remain competitive.
Looking forward to the Faceache debate on this one.