Silent Night Fell Race

DEC
17
2027
Night fell race in St John's Chapel with a 7 km unmarked route, 390 m climb, required off-trail navigation experience and mandatory kit.
7 kilometers

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Silent Night Fell Race

The Silent Night fell race takes place on Fri 17 Dec 2027 in St John's Chapel, Weardale, County Durham. The event is classified AS and runs in the Northumberland / Durham region.

The course is 7 km (4.3 miles) long with 390 m of climb. This is a night fell race on an unmarked, rough, pathless route where navigation is required. Verifiable experience of off-trail navigation in events such as mountain marathons or long unmarked fell races is required. Strict kit requirements will be enforced.

Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £6.00 for members and £8.00 for non-members. Minimum age to enter is 18. Team entries and junior races are not part of this event. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance arranged through the FRA.

Additional event details include a venue at Chatterbox Cafe in St John's Chapel and a grid reference of NY885360. Skills listed for the event are ER, LK, NS. Course records are 00:37:42 for the male record (2024) and 00:51:45 for the female record (2025). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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