Alston Gala Fell Race

Alston, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Event

The Alston Gala Fell Race takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Alston, England. The course runs from Alston Playing Field to Park Fell and back, celebrating the event's 50th anniversary. The advertised distance is 6.2 km / 3.9 miles with a total climb of 211 m / 692 ft. The venue postal code is CA9 3HY and the region is the North Pennines. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.

Entry and regulations

Pre-entry and entry-on-the-day are both available. Pre-entry fees are listed as FRA member £3.00 and non-member £5.00. Entry-on-the-day fees are listed as member £5.00 and non-member £7.00. Entries open 1 December 2025 and close 26 June 2026. Minimum age is 18, determined by age on the event date. Teams and junior races are not provided. All entry fees are being donated to the local mountain rescue team, who will marshal the course. The start line is at the north end of the playing field. The event is organized under the name Alston Gala Fell Race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
3.9 Miles
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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