Roseberry Topping

Newton under Roseberry, United Kingdom • 26 Aug 2026

Event overview

This fell race takes place on Wed 26 Aug 2026 at Roseberry Topping in the North York Moors, England. The senior race is part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Summer Series. The venue is Newton under Roseberry car park, near Great Ayton (postcode TS9 6QS). A grid reference is provided for the location.

Race details

The course distance is 2.3 km / 1.4 miles with 217 m / 712 ft of climb. Category: AS. Skills code: LK. Minimum age for entry is 11. Junior races are held; U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20 runners run with the senior race. Parental consent is required for all under-18s.

Entry and logistics

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is allowed. Entry on the day fees are £5 for members and £6 for non-members; a universal entry form is used. Teams are allowed, with team sizes listed as three for men and three for women. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Limited Pay & Display parking is available in Newton-under-Roseberry.

Records

Male course record: 00:10:20 (1992).
Female course record: 00:13:36 (1990). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

1.4 Miles
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