Famous Grouse Fell Race
Birch Vale, United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2026
Famous Grouse Fell Race : Birch Vale
The Famous Grouse Fell Race is a short Peak District fell race held in Birch Vale, New Mills, Derbyshire. The event for 2026 takes place on 29 November and follows the original route starting from the bottom of Moorlands Road.
The course distance is 8.4 km (5.2 miles) with 335 m (1099 ft) of climb. Entry is on the day only, with registration open from 9.30 - 10.45 at The Sycamore Inn, a walk of about 10 minutes from the start. Entry fees are listed for FRA members and non-FRA members; the race is restricted to participants aged 18 and over and capped at 125 runners.
There is no mandatory kit list, though participants are expected to equip themselves sensibly for a fell race in Derbyshire in November. Parking is available at the pub but is shared with other users and parking on Sycamore Road should be avoided. Results and prize giving are held at the pub after the race, and official results will be posted on the event page after the race.
Course records are noted as 33:10 (2005) and 38:40 (2013). Maps for the race route and for registration, start and finish locations are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.