BOFRA - Kettlewell

Kettlewell, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Fell Race at Kettlewell

The BOFRA - Kettlewell event takes place in Upper Wharfedale within the Yorkshire Dales. The race serves as a BOFRA Championship Counter, starting from the Kettlewell Cricket Field located on the B6160. The senior course covers a distance of 2.5 km (1.6 miles) and involves an ascent of 250 m (820 ft). Classified as an AS category fell race, the route requires specific mountain skills (PM).

The event includes a variety of race categories:

  • Senior race (2.5 km) for participants aged 17 and over as of May 1st.
  • Junior races for categories U9, U12, U14, and U17.
  • Minimum age for junior participants is 6 years old on the day of the race.

Registration is managed on the day of the event, as there is no pre-entry option. Entry fees are set at £5.00 for seniors and £2.00 for junior runners. The senior race is scheduled to take place after the completion of the junior events. Practical facilities include car parking available at the venue for a fee of £3.00. The competition is held under a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA. Team entries are not permitted for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

2.5 Km / 1.6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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