Three Peaks Race

Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging fell running event held annually in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." It covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features significant ascents and descents, testing endurance and mountain running skills. It includes a main race, a relay race with teams running in pairs over three legs, and junior races for various age groups. The event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and a UTMB Index Race, attracting elite athletes. The race fosters a strong community atmosphere and is supported by sponsors like inov8. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
19 km
660 m+
Relay Race - Leg 1: Horton Start to Ribblehead via Pyg Summit, 19.4km, Ascent 660m (equivalent to Fra Category Bm)
11 km
466 m+
Relay Race - Leg 3: Chapel-le-Dale to Horton via Ingleborough Summit, 11.2km, Ascent 466m (equivalent to Fra Category Bm)
8 km
470 m+
Relay Race - Leg 2: Ribblehead to Chapel-le-Dale via Whernside Summit, 8.4km, Ascent 470m (equivalent to Fra Category As)
Main Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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