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Alston Gala Fell Race

Alston, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Event details

The Alston Gala Fell Race takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026 in the North Pennines. The race starts and finishes at Alston Playing Field, CA9 3HY, and follows a route to Park Fell and back. The course distance is 6.2 km (3.9 miles) with a climb of 211 m (692 ft). The event is classified as Category CS and carries a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The minimum age for entry is 18, with age taken on the day.

Entry and other information

Pre-entry is available through the event entry system and entry on the day is allowed. Pre-entry fees are £3.00 for FRA members and £5.00 for non-members. Entry-on-the-day fees are listed as higher than pre-entry and vary by membership status. All entry fees are donated to the local mountain rescue team, who will marshal the course. Teams and junior races are not part of this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Alston

Race information

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6 km
6.2 Km / 3.9 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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