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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 overview

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 race is listed in category BS and is part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series. Minimum age for entry is 18. Junior races are not held.

Course and competition

The course distance is 9.1 km / 5.7 miles with approximately 250 m / 820 ft of climb. Teams are allowed. The event holds a permit and carries associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course best times are 00:41:22 (male, 2019) and 00:46:42 (female, 2023).

Entry and practical notes

Entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry is also not available. Skills codes listed for the event are PM, LK, NS. 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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