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Great Whernside Fell Race

Kettlewell, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event details

The fell race takes place on Sat 19 Sep 2026 in Kettlewell, in the Yorkshire Dales, England. The course distance is 6.5 km / 4 miles with 475 m (1,558 ft) of climb. The venue is the start field at Scabbate Gate, Kettlewell (grid reference 975726). The race is listed in category AS and notes skills PM and LK. Minimum age is 16. There are no junior races.

Entry, teams and safety

Pre-entry is available and entry on the day is allowed. The pre-entry and entry-on-the-day fee is £8. Teams are allowed, with three runners to count. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance provided through the FRA. Entry includes free parking; entrants are asked not to park elsewhere in the village.

Records

Recorded course bests are 00:28:38 for men (2007) and 00:34:29 for women (2014). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Kettlewell

Race information

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7 km
6.5 Km / 4 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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