Doctors Gate

Glossop, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Doctors Gate Fell Race is scheduled for Saturday 21 February 2026 in the Peak District, England. The event is listed in category AL and is identified as part of the FRA English Champs. The minimum age for entry is 18.

Course

The course distance is 20.5 km / 12.7 miles with approximately 1000 m / 3281 ft of climb. The route includes open moorland with sections that have no paths. Navigational skills are required and checkpoints will be placed. A waterproof map and food are included with race entry.

Entry and administration

Pre-entry and entry on the day are both available. Entry-on-day and pre-entry fees are given separately for members and non-members. Teams are allowed. Junior races are not provided. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Other notes

Skills codes listed for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. Organisers request car sharing. Race records are listed as 01:40:59 (male, 2019) and 02:01:19 (female, 2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
12.7 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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