Parks Life - Belper

Belper, United Kingdom • 21 May 2026

Event overview

The Parks Life fell race takes place on 21 May 2026 in the Peak District, England. The venue is Belper Parks Recreation Ground, DE56 1LP. The event is listed in category BS and has specified skills PM and LK. Minimum age for the main race is 16.

Race details

The main course covers a distance with notable climb: 210 m / 689 ft of ascent. Teams are not allowed. The event holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Distances

  • 7 km / 4.3 miles - main race, 210 m climb
  • 2 km - U12 junior race, 65 m climb
  • 1 km - U10 junior race, lap of the recreation ground

Entry and fees

Pre-entry and entry on the day are both available. Pre-entry fees: members £6.00, non-members £7.00. Entry on the day fees: members £7.00, non-members £8.00. Junior entry fee is £1.00.

Records

Recorded course times listed for past races: male record 00:26:38 (2023); female record 00:32:01 (2025). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
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