Orton Fell Race

Orton, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Orton Fell Race

The Orton Fell Race is a fell running event held in the village of Orton. The race is licensed by the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and operates under UK Athletics (UKA) rules. The main event follows a 10 km (6.2 miles) course that includes a total ascent of 258 m (846 ft). The race is classified as a Category BS event, indicating it is a short race with a moderate amount of climbing relative to its length.

Participants start and finish at the Orton C of E Primary School. The senior race is open to runners aged 16 and older. In addition to individual competition, the event includes a category for teams of three. The course records are currently held by M Donnelly for the men (00:38:21) and Lizzie Brownie for the women (00:44:59).

Specific requirements for the race include skills in experience (ER), local knowledge (LK), and the use of a partially marked course (PM). Alongside the main senior race, the event hosts two junior categories:

  • U10/12
  • U14/16

The junior races require entry on the day. For the senior race, online registration is available through an online entry system until the day before the event. 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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