Litton Birks Fell Race
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Litton Birks Fell Race
Litton Birks Fell Race is a fell race held in Litton, taking in Littondale and Upper Wharfedale within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The senior course is a 5 km route with about 362 m of ascent, and it uses a course adopted in 2024. The event base and registration are at the Queens Arms pub in Litton; refreshments will be available in a beer garden tent and prize giving is held at the same venue.
Distances offered
- Seniors: 5 km, about 362 m ascent
- Under 9s: 0.8 km, 22 m ascent
- Under 12s: 1.6 km, 63 m ascent
- Under 14s: 1.9 km, 103 m ascent
- Under 17s: 3.2 km, 219 m ascent
Age and entry notes: the minimum age for the senior race is 17 years. Junior categories use age on 1 May 2025; minimum age for juniors on the day is 6 years. Junior entry is charged at £3 per competitor and is by entry on the day only; senior entry fees are listed as FRA member £5.00 and non member £6.00.
Logistics and safety: parking is provided in a field about 300 m from the start with signage and marshals. Competitors are asked to carry specified kit including map, compass, whistle, waterproof top and bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
