Longshaw Sheepdog Trials
Sheffield, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2025
The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual fell running event held at Longshaw Lodge in the Peak District, England. Covering a distance of 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, the race follows a fixed anti-clockwise route over a mix of well-defined paths, trods, and open fields. It is run in conjunction with Britain's oldest sheepdog trials, offering participants free entry to the trials, which feature grandstand seating, a beer tent, hot food, and occasional flyovers. The race is organized under Fell Runners Association rules, emphasizing safety and appropriate kit for the rough, potentially boggy terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.