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Beast of Bamford Fell Race

Name: Beast of Bamford Fell Race
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Bamford

Bamford, United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2026

Beast of Bamford Fell Race

The Beast of Bamford is a fell race in the Peak District, held in Bamford, England. The course covers 15 km with approximately 660 m of ascent and is categorised as BM. The listed venue is Bamford Institute on Main Road, Bamford, and the start takes place on Saltergate Lane, Bamford.

Entry options include pre-entry and entry on the day. Pre-entry fees are £16 for members and £17 for non-members; entry on the day is £18. The event requires competitors to carry the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit; this kit may be checked at the start or at the finish.

Participants must be at least 18 years old. There are no junior races and team entries are not permitted. The race holds a permit and carries associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.

Free parking is provided in Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground. Registration and race facilities are located in Bamford. The event is organised locally and takes place within the Peak District region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Bamford

Race information

Website Registration

15 km

9 mi

9.3 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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