Litton Birks Fell Race
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Litton Birks Fell Race
Litton Birks Fell Race is a 5 km fell race through Littondale and Upper Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The event is scheduled for 21 November 2026 and is based at the Queens Arms pub in Litton, Skipton BD23 5QJ.
The senior course is an AS race of approximately 5 km with about 362 m of ascent. A new course layout was adopted in 2024. The minimum age for the senior race is 17. Entry fees listed are £5 for FRA members and £6 for non members; entries opened 22 November 2025 and close 19 November 2026. Entries recorded so far total 6 participants.
Junior races are included with approximate distances and climbs:
- U9: 0.8 km, 22 m ascent
- U12: 1.6 km, 63 m ascent
- U14: 1.9 km, 103 m ascent
- U17: 3.2 km, 219 m ascent
Junior age categories use age on 1 May 2025, minimum junior age on the day is 6 years, and junior entry is £3 on the day only.
Registration and prize giving take place at the Queens Arms. Food and drinks will be available in a beer garden tent and those wishing to eat at the pub are advised that pre booking is essential. Parking will be provided in a field about 300 m from the start; participants should follow signs and marshal instructions and consider car sharing. Required kit includes map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
