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Simonside Cairns

Rothbury, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2026

Event details

The Simonside Cairns fell race takes place on Sun 13 Dec 2026 in Rothbury, Northumberland. The course is a Category BM fell race with a distance of 17.7 km (about 11 miles) and total climb of 540 m (about 1772 ft). The venue is Jubilee Hall, Bridge Street, Rothbury, NE65 7SD. Grid reference: 058017. Skills listed for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. Minimum age is 18. Junior races are not held.

Entry, teams and records

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is allowed with a fee of £10. Teams are permitted, composed of three members. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records listed are: male record 01:12:51 (2018) and female record 01:29:19 (2005). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Rothbury

Race information

Registration
11 mi
11 Miles
18 km
17.7 Km / 11 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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