Salt Cellar Fell Race
Sheffield, United Kingdom • 7 Aug 2026
Salt Cellar Fell Race 2026
Salt Cellar Fell Race is scheduled for 7 August 2026 at Fairholmes Visitor Centre in the Peak District and is organised by Steel City Striders. Registration takes place at Fairholmes car park, at the northernmost point of Ladybower Reservoir (grid SK173893). The course starts and finishes under the dam wall at Upper Derwent Reservoir.
The route is 10.9 km long with 486 m of ascent and is categorised as BM. The course goes onto Derwent Edge and descends from Salt Cellar Boulder, with marked turns and marshals at key points. Any turns without a marshal will be flagged.
This event is an open race, registered, permitted and insured through the Fell Runners Association. Runners are expected to carry full FRA kit in case of bad weather. Entry is limited to 250 competitors. Minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed for UKA members and non members.
Some post-race food for competitors is included in the entry fee. Parking is available at Fairholmes car park and in nearby lay-bys, with charges that may apply. After event expenses, profits will be donated to Edale Mountain Rescue Charity number 1138626 and to the National Trust Charity number 205846. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.