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Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine

Name: Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Hayfield

Hayfield, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine

The Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine is a fell race held in the Hayfield area. The event is part of the Three Days in May series. The course covers a distance of 5 miles (8 km) and involves a total ascent of 1,850 feet (564 m).

The race is held under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. Registration takes place at the Scout Hut in Hayfield. The competition starts at the foot of Elle Bank, which is approximately 0.5 miles from the registration point. Participants must be at least 18 years old to compete.

This event is categorized as a short length race and is one of the featured races in the Hayfield Championship series. Participation requires pre-entry through the BookitZone platform. Separate entry fees apply for FRA members and non-members.

The course features a specific route for which maps are provided by the organizer, and the event maintains historical records for the current course configuration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Hayfield

Race information

Website

5 mi

Mount Famine

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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