New Embsay Fell Race

Embsay, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026

Event details

The New Embsay Fell Race takes place on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in Embsay, North Yorkshire (Yorks. Dales). The course distance is 4 km / 2.5 miles with a climb of 195 m (640 ft). The venue is Kirk Lane Fields, BD23 6SE. The event is listed in category AS. The minimum age for entry is 18 and the event is for seniors only. The race holds a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and other information

Entry on the day is available; there is no pre-entry. Entry fees on the day are £4 for members and £5 for non-members. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. Organisers will be at the race field from 1pm. The race is part of the village fete and there will be entertainment, refreshments, and toilets on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
2.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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