Three Peaks Race

Three Peaks Fell Race Relay : Sat 25 Apr 2026

The Three Peaks Fell Race Relay is a team fell race held in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, on 25 April 2026. The relay covers the full Three Peaks route with a total distance of 39 km (24.2 miles) and total climb of 1,596 m (5,236 ft). The event is run from the playing fields at Horton-in-Ribblesdale (OS Explorer OL2 grid reference 805727). Minimum age is 18. The event holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Format, entries and race rules

Teams consist of six runners, with two runners per leg. Entry is by pre-entry only, limited to 50 teams, and a wait list operates if the limit is reached. Entry fee is £150 per team; the fee includes a post-race meal and a £1 donation to Friends of the Three Peaks. No refunds, transfers or deferrals are permitted.

Race procedures include individual electronic timing cards (Si-Card) for each runner and compulsory registration. Runners compete in pairs and must dib within 30 seconds of their partner at checkpoints. Mini bus transport is provided between Horton and the leg changeover points at Ribblehead and Chapel-le-Dale. Classes include Women, Open and Mixed (teams with three men and three women).

Distances for the three relay legs: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Leg A: 19.4 km, ascent 660 m (via Pen-y-ghent)
• Leg B: 8.4 km, ascent 470 m (via Whernside)
• Leg C: 11.2 km, ascent 466 m (via Ingleborough)