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High Cup Nick Fell Race

Name: High Cup Nick Fell Race
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Dufton

Dufton, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Event Details

The High Cup Nick Fell Race is an annual day event. It typically attracts around 400 to 500 participants. The race raises funds for the running of Dufton Village Hall, which serves as the event's base and check-in location. The event is a community occasion, with villagers providing post-race refreshments and acting as marshals and car park attendants.

The Course

The race starts and ends on Dufton's Village Green. It is a 9-mile route with a total climb and descent of 1,712 feet. Please note that some sections of the route cross private farmland, for which permission from local farmers has been granted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Dufton

Race information

Website

9 mi

9 Miles

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

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