Pen-Y-Ghent Fell Race
Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2025
The Pen-y-Ghent Fell Race, held in Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, is a challenging mountain course covering 12.2 km (7.6 miles) with 500 meters (1640 feet) of climbing. The race features a steep scramble to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent, followed by a flagged descent and a route along the Pennine Way and 3 Peaks Path, including climbs over Whitber Hill and Jackdaw Hill before returning to the playing fields. It is a prestigious event hosting the Inter-Counties Mountain Race and British Mountain Running Championships, also serving as the English team selection for the Snowdon Race. The race is run under Fell Running Association rules, requiring mandatory kit and includes two official checkpoints. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.