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Silent Night Fell Race

Saint John's Chapel, United Kingdom • 18 Dec 2026

Event

The Silent Night fell race takes place on Fri 18 Dec 2026 in England, region Northumberland / Durham. The event is classified AS and is based at Chatterbox Cafe, St John’s Chapel, Weardale, Co. Durham, grid reference NY885360. The advertised distance is 6.6 km / 4.1 miles with a climb of 370 m / 1214 ft. Minimum age is 18. Teams and junior races are not included.

Course and entry

This is a night fell race with an unmarked, rough, pathless route. Navigation is required and verifiable experience of off-trail navigation events such as mountain marathons or long unmarked fell races is required. Strict mandatory kit requirements will be enforced. Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £8.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members.

Records and approvals

Course records are 00:37:51 (male, 2023) and 00:59:30 (female, 2022). The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association. Skills listed for the event include ER, LK, NS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Saint John's Chapel

Race information

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7 km
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