Ilkley Moor Fell Race
Ilkley, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026
Ilkley Moor Fell Race : event details
The Ilkley Moor Fell Race is scheduled for 1 March 2026 in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The race is organised by Ilkley Harriers and has been held annually since 1990. The senior course is 8 km with 401 m of ascent and is classed by the Fell Runners Association as an AS category race (ER - Experience Required, PM - part-marked). Entry fees are listed as Affiliated £8.00 and Unaffiliated £10.00. Entry opens on 1 November 2025 and the event has an entry limit of 400. Junior races are held on the same day and there is no pre-entry for juniors.
Course, rules and facilities
The course runs on Ilkley Moor and includes steep, slippery and rocky descents. There is a 1 hour cut-off at the Rocky Valley marshal point, around the halfway stage; runners outside this time will be asked to retire. The event is run under FRA rules and competitors must carry the FRA minimum kit, including waterproof whole-body cover with taped seams and attached hood, hat, gloves and whistle. Use of GPS or equivalent devices for navigation is forbidden and random checks may be carried out. Race HQ is at Wells Road, Ilkley (OS Grid Ref SE117471, postcode LS29 9RF). Facilities listed include toilets only; there are no water stations, distance markers, changing facilities, showers or baggage store. Sponsors provide prizes and race numbers, and images taken during the event may be used for future promotion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.