Litton Birks Fell Race

Litton Birks Fell Race

Litton Birks Fell Race is a fell running event in Litton, Skipton, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The senior course is approximately 5 km and involves around 362 m of ascent. A new course was adopted in 2024. The event is organised by Litton Birks and is based at the Queens Arms pub in Litton.

Distances and climbs:

• Senior race: 5 km with around 362 m ascent
• 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

Entries open 22 November 2025 and close 19 November 2026. Senior entry fees listed are £5 for FRA members and £6 for non members. Junior entry is £3 on the day only. Minimum age for the senior race is 17 years. Junior races permit competitors aged six years or older on the day and use age category based on age on 1 May 2025. Registration and prize giving take place at the Queens Arms; pre-booking is essential for those wishing to eat at the pub. Parking is provided in a field about 300 m from the start and will be directed by signs and marshals. Competitors 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.