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Castleton Great Ridge Race

Name: Castleton Great Ridge Race
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-05-22
Location: Castleton

Castleton, United Kingdom • 22 May 2026

Castleton Great Ridge Race - event summary

Castleton Great Ridge Race is a BS Category fell race scheduled for 22 May 2026 in Castleton, within the Peak District National Park. The advertised course distance is 9.2 km (about 5.7 miles) with 427 m (1401 ft) of ascent. The route runs up and along the Great Ridge and returns down from Hollins Cross. The event location is listed as Castleton Playing Fields.

Entry is managed through the SiEntries system and requires a user account or registration. Entries open on 15 March 2026 and close on 20 May 2026. The published minimum age for participants is 18 years. The listed entry fee is £8.00. At the time of publication there are 11 participants entered.

The event is organised by the Castleton Fell Race group. Standard event documentation is provided, including terms and conditions and a cancellation and refund policy. The race is categorised as a fell running event and includes significant ascent and rough terrain typical of ridge routes in the Peak District. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Castleton

Race information

Website Registration

9 km

Fell Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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