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Charlesworth Chase

Appletreewick, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Event Overview

The Charlesworth Chase (Simon's Seat) is a fell running race in the Yorkshire Dales. The event takes place on Saturday, 16 May 2026. It has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA).

Course Details

The race is an 8.3 km (5.2 mile) route with a total climb of 366 m (1,201 ft). The venue and registration point is outside the Craven Arms pub in Appletreewick, North Yorkshire, BD23 6DA. Entry on the day is available for a fee of £10. The entry includes a pint or half-pint of beer to be consumed on the finish line before the race concludes.

Participation

Pre-entry is not available; registration is only possible on the day, starting from 9:30 AM. The minimum age for participants is 18. Team entries are allowed, with three runners to count for team scoring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Appletreewick

Race information

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8 km
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