Guisborough Woods Fell Race

Guisborough, United Kingdom • 27 Dec 2026

Event details

The fell race takes place on Sun 27 Dec 2026 at Guisborough Rugby Club, Belmangate, Guisborough, Cleveland, England. The course is in the North York Moors region with a grid reference NZ614153. Category: BS. Skills: PM. The course climb is 376 m (1234 ft). The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. It is part of the Dave Parry/Lets Run Winter Fell Race Series 2026/267 and is held with the permission of Forestry England.

Distances and races

  • 8.8 km / 5.5 miles - 376 m climb
  • U10: 1.0 km, 60 m climb, free
  • U12-U18: 2.9 km, 127 m climb, £2.00
  • U20: 8.8 km, 376 m climb, £5.00

Junior races are held alongside the senior event. Minimum age for the senior race is 18. U12/U14/U16/U18 run one lap of the senior course; U20 run the senior course.

Entry, teams and facilities

Pre-entry is available via SI Entries and there is entry on the day. Fees: pre-entry members £7.00, pre-entry non-members £8.00; entry on day members £8.00, non-members £9.00. Junior entry is on the day only. Teams are allowed: men (4), women (3) or (2 with ghost runner). Limited parking is available at registration; additional public parking is available in the town centre a short walk away. Prize giving will follow the event and refreshments will be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
Senior 8.8 Km
9 km
U20 8.8 Km
U12/u14/u16/u18 2.9 Km
U10 1.0 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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