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Litton Birks Fell Race

Litton, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2026

Event details

Litton Birks Fell Race is an AS-category fell race held on Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Queens Arms, Litton, North Yorkshire (BD23 5QJ). The senior course is 5 km with about 362 m of ascent. The minimum age for the senior race is 17 years. Teams are not allowed. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Registration and prize giving take place at the Queens Arms. Parking is available in a field about 300 m from the start. Teas, coffees and other refreshments will be available in a beer garden tent.

Course, entries, juniors and kit

  • 5 km - around 362 m ascent

Junior races will be held on shorter courses with approximate distances and ascent as follows:

  • 0.8 km - 22 m ascent (U9)
  • 1.6 km - 63 m ascent (U12)
  • 1.9 km - 103 m ascent (U14)
  • 3.2 km - 219 m ascent (U17)

A new course was adopted in 2024. Pre-entry is available for seniors; pre-entry fees are listed as £5 (members) and £6 (non-members). Junior entry is on the day only and listed at £3 per junior. Participants are expected to carry map, compass, whistle, waterproof top and bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Litton

Race information

Registration
5 km
5 Km / 3.1 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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