Alston Gala Fell Race

Alston, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026

Alston Gala Fell Race : 27 June 2026

The Alston Gala Fell Race marks the 50th anniversary return of this event. The course starts at Alston Playing Field and runs to Park Fell and back. The event takes place in the North Pennines on the Alston playing field, CA9 3HY, in England.

The route distance is 6.2 km (3.9 miles) with 211 m (692 ft) of climb. The minimum age is 18, with age measured on the day. Pre-entry is available and entry on the day is allowed. Pre-entry fees are listed at £3.00 for FRA members and £5.00 for non members. Entry on the day fees are listed separately.

All entry fees are designated for the local mountain rescue team, who will also be marshalling the course. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The organiser publishes an entry list and manages pre-entries through an online entries system, with entries open in a stated period prior to the race.

Information published for the event includes the venue, distance, climb, minimum age, and fee structure. The description focuses on the course layout, local support by the mountain rescue team, and the event permit status. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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