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Gormire Gamble Fell Race

Name: Gormire Gamble Fell Race
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Thirsk

Thirsk, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2026

Event information

The Gormire Gamble takes place on Sun 18 Oct 2026 in the North York Moors, England. The venue is Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, YO7 2EH (grid reference SE 516 831). The course distance is 9.1 km / 5.7 miles with a total climb of 250 m / 820 ft. The race is listed in category BS. Minimum entry age is 18.

Entry and race rules

Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. Pre-entry fees are £7.00 for members and £9.00 for non-members. Teams are permitted. There are no junior races. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance provided by the Fell Runners Association (FRA). Skills codes listed for the event are PM, LK, NS.

Records and series

Recorded course times include a male record of 00:40:56 (2025) and a female record of 00:46:42 (2023). The race is part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Thirsk

Race information

Website Registration

9 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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