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Name: Litton Birks Fell Race
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Litton

Litton, United Kingdom • 21 Nov 2026

Litton Birks Fell Race - 21 November 2026

Litton Birks Fell Race is a senior fell race held in Litton, North Yorkshire, with a course distance of 5 km and approximately 362 m of ascent. The event is based at the Queens Arms pub in Litton, BD23 5QJ, with parking available in a field about 300 m from the start. Registration and prizegiving take place at the pub; pre-booking is required for those wishing to eat there. The what3words location for the event is finalists.storming.radiates.

Pre-entry for the senior race is available through SiEntries; pre-entry is for seniors only. Pre-entry fees are £5 for FRA members and £6 for non-members. Entry on the day is permitted; fees are £6 for members and £7 for non-members. Teams are not allowed.

Junior races are offered on the day only, with a minimum junior age of 6 years on the day and age categories based on age on 1 May 2026. Junior entry is £3 and the approximate distances and ascent are:

U9: 0.8 km, 22 m ascent
U12: 1.6 km, 63 m ascent
U14: 1.9 km, 103 m ascent
U17: 3.2 km, 219 m ascent

The event holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Competitors are asked to carry basic fell 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.

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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