Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race

Kettlewell, United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2025

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race, held in Kettlewell, England, is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2025 English Fell Running Championships. The course features a clockwise route starting and finishing by the river, with climbs to the crest of the fell, fast descents, and a mix of grassy tracks and some boggy sections. A unique feature includes a prize for the first runner to catch the "rat runner" carrying a rat. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
1800 m+
5 Miles 1800 Ft (8km/550m)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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