Chevin Is BS

Otley, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

Event details

The race takes place on 21 March 2026 in Otley, West Yorkshire and is organised by Great Owl Running. The distance is 10 km and the event is described as a Category BS fell race with 390 metres of ascent over the course. The race has an entry limit of 200 and at the time of posting 199 places remained. The event holds race licence 2024-8581 and is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Entry fees include race fees, card charges and admin. Prices listed are: unaffiliated £14.00, affiliated £12.00, unaffiliated (Trees Not Tees) £19.00, affiliated (Trees Not Tees) £17.00. If the event does not sell out, entry on the day is available for an additional £2.00.

Course and facilities

The course starts and finishes on Station Road. Registration and post-race refreshments are provided at The Black Horse pub, and Race HQ is at Station Top Car Park (opposite Auction Market). The route is a single lap with a hilly fell profile: an opening climb to Surprise View, down to The West Gate, another climb to the Danefield section, a descent into a loop of Poolscar Wood, an eastern point at The Fells Plantation with a climb alongside power lines, return to Chevin Forest Park, a climb up Miller Lane and a descent via Jonny Lane back to Station Road.

Facilities listed include a baggage store. There are no water stations, no distance markers, no toilets, no changing facilities and no showers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10 Kilometres
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