The Great Kinder Barrel Race

Event Overview

The Great Kinder Barrel Race is an annual fell running event held in Edale, Hope Valley. It features three distinct races with a shared history. The event is described as a "family friendly day."

Race Distances and Types

Participants can choose from three events:

• The Barrel: A team fell race where teams of eight carry a barrel over the course.
• The Pint: An individual fell race that follows the same route as The Barrel.
• The Half Pint: A shorter children's race.

Course and History

The race commemorates a local tale where a team raced over Kinder moor to fetch a barrel of beer for a pub. For twenty years, the race started at the Snake Pass Inn and finished in Edale. Since 2023, the event uses a new route that both starts and finishes in Edale, aiming to maintain the character of the original course.

Event Base and Amenities

The event base is at Newfold Farm Campsite in the centre of Edale, opposite the Nags Head Pub. Spectators are welcome, with planned amenities including a bouncy castle, BBQ, cake stall, and a bar. Organizers suggest planning a walk to watch teams pass by on the course.

Parking and Travel

Parking for competitors and spectators is available and signed within the village, a short walk from the event base. Organizers encourage using the train for environmental reasons; entrants who show train tickets receive free cake. Each Barrel Race team is reserved one parking space for equipment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.