Saltwell Harriers Fell Race

Stanhope, United Kingdom • 7 Jul 2026

Event

The Saltwell Harriers Fell Race takes place on Tue 7 Jul 2026 in England, in the Northumberland / Durham area. The race is categorised as BS. The course distance is 9 km / 5.6 miles with approximately 300 m / 984 ft of climb. The minimum age for entry is 18. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Junior races are not included.

Location, entry and other details

The venue is on the B6278, two miles north of Stanhope, County Durham (grid reference 996416; what3words: rescue.bronze.access). Entry on the day is permitted; there is no pre-entry. The on-the-day entry fee is £5.00. Teams are allowed, scored as men (3) and women (3). There are no toilets at the venue; a public toilet is available in Stanhope. Recorded course best times are 00:38:46 (male, 2024) and 00:47:43 (female, 2007); the female record was equalled in 2010. 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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