Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race

Charlesworth, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026

Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race : 11 July 2026

The event takes place on 11 July 2026 in Charlesworth, Peak District, England. The main venue is Charlesworth Recreational Ground (postcode SK13 5DD, grid reference 004925). The event is a fell race in category BS and has a minimum age of 14 for the main race.

Course and races

The main course distance is 5 km / 3.1 miles with a total climb of 180 m / 591 ft. Junior races are included, with races provided for under-9, under-11 and under-14 age groups. Teams are not permitted.

Entry, records and permit

Pre-entry is available with a listed fee of £3.80. Entry on the day is available with a listed fee of £6.00; a reduced on-the-day fee of £4.00 for children is also noted. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records are listed as 19:49 (male, 1994) and 23:20 (female, 1997). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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