Cronkley Fell Race

Middleton-in-Teesdale, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Event details

The Fellrunner at Cronkley is a fell race held on Sat 12 Sep 2026 in England, in the Northumberland / Durham region. The course distance is 17.1 km (10.6 miles), with a total climb of 560 m. The venue is Farmhouse Kitchen Cafe, Low Way Farm, Holwick, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0NJ. The race is listed as Category BM. Grid reference NY 91092 26686. Junior races are not held. Skills listed for the route are ER, LK, NS. The event holds a Permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and rules

Minimum age is 18. Pre-entry is available via SiEntries from March 1st 2024 with fees of £8.00 for members and £9.00 for non-members. Entry on the day is allowed with a fee of £10.00, subject to a strict participant limit of 150. Teams are allowed; club prizes are awarded to the first three finishers and male and female team prizes are given. Due to inaccessibility for emergency vehicles on the upper reaches of the route, full FRA kit is required and will be enforced. The entry fee includes a chip butty and a hot drink from the Farmhouse Kitchen. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

17 km
17.1 Km / 10.6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

Tackle a challenging 2 mile fell race in scenic Barbondale, Lake District on Sun 8 Feb 2026, with 358 m of climb over flagged terrain. Part of the Helm Hill Winter League, pre entry or pay on the day; parking is very limited.

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Join the Smurf Run North in Durham for scenic trail laps along the River Wear, with distances from 3 km to ultra and a 7 hour time challenge. Finishers earn a themed medal and enjoy on course aid, snacks and vegan options.