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Peak Forest Fell Race

Peak Forest, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2026

Peak Forest Fell Race

The Peak Forest Fell Race is an off-road event located in the countryside of the Peak District. The course covers a distance of 9.7 km and includes a total ascent of 247 m. The race route is marked at key points and is supported by marshals throughout the course.

The event starts outside the former village store on Church Lane in Peak Forest. Participants are required to be at least 18 years of age on the day of the event to take part. There are established course records for the event, with the men's record set at 00:35:42 and the women's record at 00:42:15.

Logistics and Facilities

Registration for the event is available both in advance and on the day. The on-site registration point is located at the Peak Forest Reading Room, situated adjacent to the village traffic lights.

Free car parking for participants is provided on the village recreation ground and will be clearly signposted for arriving vehicles. After completing the course, hot drinks and cakes are available for runners.

The event is organized by the Peak Forest Reading Room Committee and follows standard fell racing procedures with pre-entries opening several months before the race date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Peak Forest

Race information

Registration
10 km
Peak Forest Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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