Burnsall Fell Race

Burnsall, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Burnsall Fell Race is scheduled for Sunday 6 September 2026 in Burnsall, Wharfedale, in the Yorkshire Dales, England. The event is listed as a BOFRA championship counter and carries a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Teams are not allowed. The senior race follows the junior races.

Course and logistics

The route climbs steadily through fields, then includes a short steep section through heather to a cairn, continues along the summit to a trig point and then returns downhill, often directly over the edge. Car parking is usually in a field accessed via a farm track opposite the main village car park. Parking cost is £3 per car. Grid reference 31611 and What3Words ///camped.chilled.headlight are provided for the location.

  • Distance: 1.2–1.5 miles (about 2.0–2.4 km)
  • Climb: 240–350 m (about 800–1,148 ft)

Entry and categories

Entry on the day is available for seniors at a fee of £5. Pre-entry is not available. Junior races are held with category entry of £2. Junior categories include Under 9, Under 12, Under 14 and Under 17. Minimum age for junior entry on race day is 6. Senior minimum age is 17, with age categories determined by age on 1 May. Course records are listed as 00:13:15 (male, 2014) and 00:18:16 (female, 2008). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

1.50 Miles / 2.40 Km – 800 Feet / 240 Meters of Climb
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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