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Cracoe Fell Races

Name: Cracoe Fell Races
Start: 2025-07-20
End: 2025-07-20
Location: Skipton

Skipton, United Kingdom • 20 Jul 2025

The Cracoe Fell Races, held near Cracoe on the B6265 between Skipton and Grassington, is a challenging fell running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). The race covers 2.6 miles (4.2 km) with a climb of 900 feet (274 meters), starting with a gentle run through fields that includes climbing over a trailer and wall, followed by rough terrain with ditches and tussocks, and finishing with a steep climb to the pinnacle. It features multiple age categories from under 9 to seniors and serves as a BOFRA Championship counter. Parking is available nearby with proceeds supporting the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Skipton

Race information

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2.60 Miles / 4.20 Km

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

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