The Great Kinder Barrel Race

The Great Kinder Barrel Race

The Great Kinder Barrel Race takes place in Edale with a new base at Newfold Farm Campsite, across from the Nags Head Pub in the village centre. The event on Saturday 5th September 2026 includes three events: a team barrel race called The Barrel, an individual fell race over the same course called The Pint, and a children’s race called The Half Pint. The traditional Barrel involves teams of eight carrying a barrel or beer across the moors.

The event route was changed in 2023 so that races now start and finish in Edale while keeping the character of the original course. The race commemorates a local tale about runners crossing Kinder to fetch a barrel of beer and returning to Edale.

The day is presented as family friendly. Spectators are welcome; there will be a bouncy castle, a BBQ, a cake stall and a bar on the field. Organisers encourage travel by train and offer free cake to entrants who can show their train tickets. Parking is available and clearly signed in the village, with one parking space reserved for each Barrel Race team to help with equipment transport.

All profits support Hope and Edale primary schools. Entries open 1st April 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.