Silent Night Fell Race

Silent Night Fell Race

Silent Night is a night fell race organised by Durham Fell Runners and licensed and supported by the Fell Runners Association. The course is an out and back to the summit of Chapelfell Top, which reaches 703 m above sea level. The race distance is 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent, run entirely in the dark on an unmarked route across rough, pathless ground.

Navigation is required and entrants must have verifiable experience of events that include off path navigation, for example mountain marathons, orienteering events, or long unmarked fell races. Trail races, sky races, and short fell races are not accepted as that experience. GPS devices may be used to display distance, time, speed, or altitude but may not be used for navigation, and poles are not permitted.

Entry is by pre-entry only and the minimum age is 18. The race is not a team event and there are no junior races. Parking and registration are at the Chatterbox Cafe in St John’s Chapel, Weardale, DL13 1QF.

Required kit is extensive and will be strictly checked. Key items include a map supplied at registration, a suitable compass, whistle, head torch plus a spare, weatherproof top with integral hood and taped seams, weatherproof bottoms with taped seams, emergency food, gloves, hat, an emergency bivvy bag, and spare warm clothing in a waterproof bag. The event holds a permit and associated insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.