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Sedbergh Hills Fell Race

Name: Sedbergh Hills Fell Race
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Sedbergh

Sedbergh, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Event overview

Fellrunner on Sun 16 Aug 2026 is a fell race in Sedbergh Hills, England, in the York. Dales region. The race venue is People's Hall, Howgill Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5DQ (grid reference 655923). The event category is AL and the minimum age is 18. Teams are allowed. There are no junior races.

Course and records

The course distance is 22.5 km (14 miles) with 1830 m (6004 ft) of climb. Skills listed for the course are ER, LK, NS. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded best times on the course are 01:57:11 (male, 1991) and 02:19:34 (female, 2014). A prizegiving takes place after the race. No race parking is permitted on any streets.

Entry and fees

Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £15.00 for members and £19.00 for non-members. Entry is via the SI Entries website from mid June. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Sedbergh

Race information

Registration

23 km

22.5 Km / 14 Miles

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

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