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Nine Standards

Name: Nine Standards
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-01-01
Location: Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom • 1 Jan 2026

Event details

Nine Standards is scheduled for 1 January 2026 in Kirkby Stephen, England (postal code CA17 4QT, grid reference 775088). It is a BM-category fell race held on the hills above Kirkby Stephen. The course is an out-and-back route. The event is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules and has associated permit and insurance.

Course and facilities

The advertised distance is 8 miles (12.9 km) with 1801 ft (549 m) of climb. Registration is at the Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Base, Christian Head (CA17 4HA), a short walk from the start in the Market Square (CA17 4QT). From 2026 onwards the route will be considered a new course due to extensive path improvements. Junior races are not included. Teams are allowed.

Entry and requirements

Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. Entries open 19 November 2025 and close 29 December 2025. Pre-entry fees are £10.00 for FRA members and £12.00 for non-members. The listing shows entries so far at 52 participants. Full FRA kit is compulsory and kit checks will be carried out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Kirkby Stephen

Race information

Registration

13 km

12.9 Km / 8 Miles

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

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