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Rombald's Romp Fell Race

Name: Rombald's Romp Fell Race
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Ilkley

Ilkley, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2025

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is an 8.1-mile multi-terrain race with 1,214 feet of vertical gain, held near Ilkley, UK. The course features rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, forest sections with slippery roots and wooden bridges, and about a mile of road on the moor. The race starts and finishes on Keighley Road, with basic facilities including toilets nearby and first aid posts on course.

Water is provided mid-race, and finishers receive water and beer. Mandatory kit includes waterproof jacket and trousers, hat, and gloves. Prizes are awarded in various age categories, and the event fosters a friendly, challenging fell running atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Ilkley

Race information

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8 mi

1214 m+

8.1mi

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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