Sheldon Fell Race

Monyash, United Kingdom • 23 Jul 2026

Event

The Fellrunner in Sheldon takes place on Thu 23 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, England. The race is listed in category BS and is based at the village venue Outside Cock & Pullet, Main St, Sheldon, near Bakewell, DE45 1QS. The course distance is 6.4 km (4 miles) with 162 m (531 ft) of climb. The minimum age for participation is 14.

Entry and eligibility

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted with a fee of £8.00. All entry fees go to Sheldon village funds. Teams are not allowed. There are no junior races for this event.

Course permit and records

The event holds a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance via the FRA. Recorded fastest times for the event are 00:22:40 (male record, 2025) and 00:26:21 (female record, 2023). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
6.4 Km / 4 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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