Longshaw Sheepdog Trials

Sheffield, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026

Event

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trial Fell Race is scheduled for Sat 5 Sep 2026 at the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials event, held near Longshaw Lodge on the Sheffield-Hathersage road, S11 7TZ, in the Peak District, England. The race is listed in the BS category. A Permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA cover the event. Minimum entry age is 16.

Course and records

The course for 2026 will use the "new" route. The route distance is 7.1 km (4.4 miles) with a climb of 236 m (774 ft). Grid reference: 265800. Recorded best times for the course are 00:30:05 (male, 2025) and 00:37:14 (female, 2023).

Entry and other details

Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. The pre-entry fee is £10. Race numbers are capped at around 200. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. Entry to the fell race includes free admission to the sheepdog trials; non-runners who wish to attend the trials must pay for trials entry. Skills indicated: ER, PM. Permit and insurance are in place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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