Silent Night Fell Race
Saint John's Chapel, United Kingdom • 19 Dec 2025
Event details
The Silent Night Race is organised by Durham Fell Runners and takes place on Friday 19 December 2025 in the St. John’s Chapel area of Weardale. The course is an out-and-back fell route to Chapelfell Top (703 m). The distance is 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent. The route is unmarked and runs over rough, pathless terrain in the dark. Navigation will be required. Poles are not allowed. GPS devices must not be used for navigation, though devices may be used to display distance, time, speed or altitude. A map is supplied at registration.
Entry, eligibility and kit
Entries are handled via SiEntries. Minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed for FRA members and non-members. Competitors must provide verifiable evidence of completing two events that include off-path navigation, for example Mountain Marathons, orienteering events or AL Lakeland-style races. Trail races, sky races or short fell races are not accepted as evidence. Kit requirements are detailed and include items such as compass, whistle, two headtorches, waterproof top and bottoms with taped seams, emergency food, spare warm clothing, gloves, hat and an emergency bivvy bag. Kit requirements will be strictly enforced. Parking and registration are at the Chatterbox Cafe in St. Johns Chapel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.