Orton Fell Race

Orton, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Orton Fell Race is an athletic competition scheduled for Saturday 26th September 2026. This fell running event is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules. The race headquarters and venue are located at Orton C of E Primary School, situated in postcode CA10 3RG.

Course Information

The primary race is a Category BS fell race. The course covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) and features a total climb of 258 m (846 ft). Specific navigational and safety skills are associated with this event, including ER, LK, and PM requirements.

Entry and Participation

Registration for the event is available online. The senior race has a minimum age requirement of 16 years or older. In addition to individual participants, the event recognizes teams of three. While pre-entry is required for the senior race, the event also hosts two junior categories available for entry on the day of the race:

  • Race 1: U10/12
  • Race 2: U14/16

The current course records are 00:38:21 for males, set by M Donnelly in 2010, and 00:44:59 for females, set by Lizzie Brownie in 2016. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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