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Carsington Hill Race

Carsington, United Kingdom • 22 May 2026

Carsington Hill Race 2026

Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell race held in Carsington Village as part of the Carsington & Hopton Village Festival. The race is a single loop of approximately 9.5 km with about 230 m of ascent. The route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths, tracks and two road crossings, and features a downhill finish. Runners pass through an ancient mined landscape and by modern turbines, with views across the Peak District and Carsington Water.

The event is held at the pavilion on the School Field, Back Lane, Carsington, DE4 4DE (grid reference SK 25186 53234). The minimum entry age is 18. Pre-entry is available with an entry fee of £10 and entry on the day may be possible if places remain with an entry on the day fee of £12. The race is organised under FRA rules and has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance.

There is limited parking in the village. Free parking is provided at Sheepwash car park, about 600 m from the venue, courtesy of Severn Trent Water. Food, cake and a bar are available afterwards at the pavilion. Dogs are not allowed on the race. Teams and junior races are not part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Carsington

Race information

Registration
10 km
6 mi
5.9 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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