Race You to the Summit
Summit, United Kingdom • 31 Oct 2026
Event overview
Race You To The Summit is a fell race held in the South/West Pennines, England. The 2026 edition takes place on Sat 31 Oct 2026 and is the 59th annual running of the event. The race starts and finishes at the Summit Inn, Littleborough (OL15 9QX) and follows an out-and-back route to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners must touch the pub wall before returning to the Summit. The event is run under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules and has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance.
Race details
- Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles)
- Climb: 260 m (853 ft); described as over 800 ft of ascent
Entry options include pre-entry and entry on the day. Adult fees are £8 pre-entry and £10 on the day; under-17s are free. Teams are allowed with three to count. Junior races are organised on the same day with younger age-group starts; under-17s run with seniors. The event includes a Halloween fancy dress competition with prizes for best costume. Recorded course times include a male record of 00:27:29 (2016) and a female record of 00:34:17 (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.