BOFRA - Kettlewell

Kettlewell, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Event

The race takes place in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on Sunday 7 June 2026. It is part of the BOFRA championship series and carries a BOFRA Championship counter. The senior race follows the junior races. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Course

The start, registration and car parking are in the Kettlewell cricket field (BD23 5QZ). The route requires a fast start to reach a gully that can form a bottle neck before a ridge, continues along the skyline to a cairn, then has a fast descent and a short section of scree. A race map and profile are not available on the event page.

  • 1.40 miles / 2.25 km with 600 ft / 170 m climb
  • 1.6 miles / 2.5 km with 820 ft / 250 m climb

(These values are both reported on event pages.)

Grid Reference: 966722. What3Words: ///less.riverside.ruffling.

Entry, age groups and fees

Day entries are accepted. Entry-on-the-day fee is £5. Junior entry fee is £2. Junior categories listed: Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17. Junior category is based on age at 1 May; minimum age for junior entry is 6 on race day. Minimum age for senior entry is 17 (age on 1 May). Teams are not allowed.

Parking and additional info

Car parking is in the cricket field via the track on the left before the bridge when coming into Kettlewell from Skipton. Parking charge is £3 per car. Results and past race reports are listed on the event pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

1.40 Miles
2.25 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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