Saltwell Harriers Fell Race

Stanhope, United Kingdom • 7 Jul 2026

Saltwell Harriers Fell Race

Saltwell Harriers Fell Race takes place on 7 July 2026 near Stanhope in County Durham, England. The course covers 9 km (about 5.6 miles) with approximately 300 m (984 ft) of climb. The venue is on the B6278, two miles north of Stanhope, grid reference 996416, what3words rescue.bronze.access. The race is listed in category BS and shows skills code PM. The minimum age for entry is 18.

Entry is available on the day; there is no pre-entry. The on-the-day fee is £5. Teams are allowed, with scoring for men and women teams of three. There are no junior races. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association.

Facilities are limited at the venue; there is no toilet on site and public toilets are available in Stanhope. The 2026 edition is a counter race for the North East Fell Running Championships. Course record times are recorded for male and female categories, with the fastest times noted in previous years. The description above reflects event details provided for the 2026 edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
5.6 Miles
9 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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