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Hope Wakes Fell Race

Name: Hope Wakes Fell Race
Start: 2026-07-01
End: 2026-07-01
Location: Hope Valley

Hope Valley, United Kingdom • 1 Jul 2026

Event overview

This is a fell race held on 1 July 2026 in Hope, Peak District, England. The race starts and finishes at Hope Sportsfield, Castleton Road, Hope, S33 6RD (grid reference SK165836). The course covers 9.5 km / 5.9 miles with 458 m / 1503 ft of climb. The event is listed in category BS and notes skills as PM, LK. It is part of Hope Wakes week and profits are donated to local charities and organisations.

Entry and other details

Entry is available on the day only; there is no pre-entry. The on-the-day entry fee is £8.00. Minimum age to enter is 16. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hope Valley

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

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

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