I have to disagree - for me fell races are about mountaincraft, that includes route choice and navigation. I think I've said before on previous threads about this subject its tantamount to bolting a traditional lakes climbing route, making the holes on a golf course bigger, or standing nearer to the dartboard! If someone who has difficulty navigating can use a gps to even the field please can I have an early start because I have difficulty running at the speed of the top runners? I don't really see much of a difference.