BOFRA - Reeth Show

Reeth, United Kingdom • 31 Aug 2026

Reeth Show Race (31 August 2026)

The Reeth Show race is held during the Reeth Show on Monday 31st August 2026 near Reeth on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen, postcode DL11 6AR. Grid reference: 43991. What Three Words location: ///hopefully.ahead.glides. The event is a BOFRA Championship counter and results and race reports are available for multiple years, with archived results extending back to 1992. The 2024 show added an Under-9 race.

Course and categories

The route starts across fields, then follows a narrow track through bracken before crossing a road and climbing the rough fellside to Fremington Edge, with the summit usually marked by a flag. Runners continue along the ridge, descend through old quarry workings, rejoin the road, run through fields back to the showfield and complete a circuit of the ring to finish. Separate senior and junior routes are used. The course is listed as 2.00 miles / 3.20 km with 700 feet / 220 meters of climb. Age categories are Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

2.00 Miles / 3.20 Km, 700 Feet / 220 Meters of Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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