Hayfield May Queen
Hayfield, United Kingdom • 15 May 2026
Event details
The Hayfield May Queen fell race is scheduled for Fri 15 May 2026 in Hayfield, Peak District, England. The date is listed as provisional. The event is a village fell race that forms part of the May Queen celebrations and the 3 Days in May series. The venue is Hayfield Scout Hut, Swallowhouse Lane, Hayfield (grid reference SK 03464 87204). The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. All proceeds go to the charities supported by the May Queen event.
Course and records
The course distance is 4.7 km (2.9 miles) with 200 m (656 ft) of climb. The start is from May Queen field next to the Scout Hut. Skills listed for the course are PM and LK. Recorded course bests are: male record 00:18:51 (2007) and female record 00:23:10 (2019).
Entry and eligibility
Entry is on the day only; pre-entry is not available. Entry-on-the-day fee is £5.00. Junior races are held; junior fee is £1. Juniors aged 12 and over on the day run the full course as part of the senior race. There are no races for children under 12. Minimum age is 12. Runners under 18 on the day must either be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or produce a completed FRA parental consent form. Teams are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.