Bilsdale

Chop Gate, United Kingdom • 10 May 2026

Event details

The fell race takes place on Sun 10 May 2026 in Bilsdale, North York Moors, England. The venue is Chop Gate Village Hall, TS9 7JN, grid reference SE 559 993. The course distance is 18.2 km ( 11.3 miles ) with about 950 m (3117 ft) of climb. Category is AM. Skills listed are ER, PM, LK, NS. Juniors races are not held.

Entry and logistics

Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. Entry fees are £10 for members and £12 for non-members. Payments are cash only because there is no wi-fi/service in the village. Teams of three are permitted. Start is a short walk from registration - approximately a 5 minute walk. Parking is limited; competitors are asked to car share.

Records and permit

The male record is 01:38:06 (2025) and the female record is 01:51:56 (2024). The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

18 km
Bilsdale Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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