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James Blakeley Fell Race

Name: James Blakeley Fell Race
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-20
Location: Holmfirth

Holmfirth, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Event

The James Blakeley fell race is scheduled for Sat 20 Jun 2026 in Holmfirth, England, in the Peak District. The venue is Harden Moss Sheepdog Trials, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3XF. The event is listed in category BS. Skills are noted as PM. The minimum age for entry is 14.

Course and records

The race distance is 5 km / 3.1 miles with a climb of 180 m / 591 ft. The event is a fell race and has a Permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded best times for the course are 00:20:08 (male, 2017) and 00:24:36 (female, 2009).

Entry and teams

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is permitted. Spectators or attendees pay to enter the Sheepdog Trials site, while the race entry itself is free. Teams are allowed and composed of three members. There are no separate junior races listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Holmfirth

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

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

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