Kinder Downfall

Hayfield, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Kinder Downfall is a fell race taking place on Sunday, 26 April 2026. It starts in the centre of Hayfield village, with registration at the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane.

Course Details

The race is categorized as BM. The route covers a distance of 15.4 km (9.6 miles) with an ascent of 600 m (1,969 feet).

Participation Requirements

Entry is for online registration only; there is no entry on the day of the event. The entry fee is £12.00 (plus a £1.00 booking charge). Entrants must be aged 18 to 89 on the day of the race. Full FRA kit is required and will be checked. Participants must have previous fell race experience. Car sharing is encouraged.

Additional Information

Race information and runner instructions are available on the Hayfield Fell Races website. The organizer's refund policy states that individual refunds are issued only at the race organizer's discretion. In case of event cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule it within the same calendar year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
Kinder Downfall
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