Chapelfell Top Fell Race
Saint John's Chapel, United Kingdom • 14 Jul 2026
Chapelfell Top
Chapelfell Top is an AS graded fell race held on Tuesday 14th July 2026 in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale DL13 1QF. The advertised course is 7 km with 400 m of ascent, out and back from St. John’s Chapel to the summit of Chapelfell Top at 703 m, following a track initially and then open fell.
The route has rough, pathless sections on the fell and is not flagged. Runners are expected to have previous fell running experience and competent navigation skills. The race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and is licensed and supported by the Fell Runners Association. It will be conducted under FRA rules; GPS devices for navigation and walking poles are not permitted.
Compulsory kit for the event comprises a map, compass, whistle and a waterproof jacket. Participants are asked to bring additional clothing for poor weather such as a hat, gloves and waterproof trousers. Refreshments are available to buy from The Golden Lion pub and the Chatterbox Cafe before and after the race.
Entry fees are stated as pre entry FRA members £4 and non members £6, with higher fees for entry on the day: FRA members £6 and non members £8. A race map is provided by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.