Bamford Carnival

Hope Valley, United Kingdom • 15 Jul 2026

Event details

The fell race takes place on Wednesday 15 July 2026 in Bamford, Peak District, England. The course distance is 7.3 km / 4.5 miles with a climb of 305 m / 1001 ft. The venue is Bamford Recreation Ground, Water Lane, S33 0DA (grid reference 206829). The event is listed in category BS and has skills code PM. The minimum age for entry is 16. Teams are not allowed. There are no junior races.

Entry and administration

Pre-entry is available, with online entry via SiEntries preferred. Pre-entry fees are £7.00 for members and £8.00 for non-members. Entry on the day is permitted with a fee of £10.00, but entries on the day are limited. The race holds a permit and has associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Records

The male course record is 00:27:49 (2010). The female course record is 00:31:30 (2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
7.3 Km Bamford Carnival Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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