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Doctors Gate

Glossop, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026

Event Overview

The Doctors Gate Fell Race is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. The race starts and finishes at Hawkshead Mill on Hope Street in Glossop.

Race Details

Doctors Gate is a 12.7-mile fell race with nearly 3000 feet of ascent. The route follows the old packhorse route from Old Glossop to where it meets the Pennine Way. It then heads to Higher Shelf Stones and Lower Shelf Stones. After returning to Doctors Gate, the route climbs James Thorn via Shelf Benches before returning to Old Glossop via Dog Rock, Torside Clough, and Cock Hill.

Additional Information

Food will be provided at the finish, with a presentation and prizes afterwards.

  • Male record: 1:40:59 (R James, 2019)
  • Female record: 2:01:19 (H Thornhill, 2019)

The event has a minimum age of 18. Entry fees are £15 for FRA members and £16 for non-members. The event was listed as full, with new entries placed on a waiting list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Glossop

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Doctors Gate Fell Race
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