Lamb's Longer Leg

Chinley, United Kingdom • 11 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Lamb's Longer Leg takes place on Sun 11 Jan 2026 in Hayfield, High Peak, Peak District. The race starts near the Lamb Inn on Chinley Road, grid reference 049844. The course covers 5 km (3.1 miles) with 305 m (1001 ft) of climb. The course category is AS and the listed skills are ER and PM. Junior races are not held and the minimum age is 18. Teams are allowed.

Entry, safety and records

Entry is by pre-entry only. The pre-entry fee is £8.00 for members and £9.00 for non-members. There is no entry on the day. The start location is about 800 m from the pub and is on a busy road. Parking is limited. The event has a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records shown are 00:23:27 (male, 2006) and 00:30:24 (female, 2006). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
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