Edward Thomas "Ted" Mason (born 30 January 1979) is a Yorkshire-born farmer best known for his accomplishments as a fell runner.
[2] Ted is most noted for his speed in descending, being cited by Alistair Dunn (BOFRA Champion 2006–11) as "an inspiration from the start of my fell running career.
Mason was leading the championship going into the race, but a result of fourth meant a finish of second overall in the series.
[8] Ten days later he would go on to win the crag race at Kilnsey Show also for the first time.
Mason has made a couple of television appearances, appearing on the title screens for Look North News and more recently on The Dales hosted by Ade Edmondson on ITV, where Ted was documented training for the Burnsall Classic.