Settle Hills Race
Settle, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2026
Settle Hills Race
The Settle Hills Race is a fell race held above the town of Settle, set among limestone scenery. It is scheduled for Sunday 21 June 2026 and incorporates the 2026 Yorkshire Senior and Under 23 Fell Running Championships. The course covers about 11.3 km / 7 miles and rises to roughly 1640 ft.
The route begins in Settle Market Place and uses paths, rough bridleway and open ground above Attermire Scar and High Hill. Runners face a steep uphill start, flagged sections over uneven ground to a first checkpoint at Jubilee Cave, fast runnable paths, a further climb to High Hill, and a very steep grassy descent to the second checkpoint and water station at a road crossing. The final section follows a rough bridleway and fields back to the North Ribblesdale Rugby Club where light refreshments and toilets are available. Free parking is provided at the rugby club.
Much of the route crosses private land and is off public rights of way; livestock may be present and dogs are not permitted. The event is run under FRA rules; participants are required to carry the FRA mandatory minimum kit, although organisers may relax kit requirements if weather permits. The route is fully flagged, well marshalled and a map of the course is provided free of charge. Minimum age is 18 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.