Pen Y Ghent

Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Pen Y Ghent Fell Race : Sat 6 Jun 2026

The Pen Y Ghent Fell Race is scheduled for Sat 6 Jun 2026 in England, Region: York. Dales. It is race number 1 in the Yorkshire Dales Classics Race Series. The venue is Horton in Ribblesdale playing field, BD24 0HH, grid reference 805728. The event category is listed as AM and required skills are given as PM, LK, NS. The minimum age for entry is 18.

Course and competition

The course distance is 12.2 km / 7.6 miles with a total climb of 612 m / 2008 ft. Team competition is allowed, with scoring based on three men or women from a club. There are no junior races.

Entry, permit and facilities

Pre-entry and entry on the day are both available. The pre-entry fee for members and the entry-on-the-day fee for members are both £15. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Car parking is on the playing fields and is charged at £3; parking is at the Horton Playing Fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
7.6 Miles
12 km
12.2 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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