Three Peaks Race

Three Peaks Race - The Marathon with Mountains

The Three Peaks Race is an annual fell race across the Three Peaks area. The 72nd running is scheduled for 2027 and entries for the main and relay races open in October 2026. The race uses the same course and rules for both the main and relay events.

The relay is run in parallel with the main race and is contested by teams of six runners, with two runners per leg. Each runner uses an individual SI card and complete teams must attend registration. Pairs run in close contact and must dib within 30 seconds of their partner at each checkpoint. Entry fee for a relay team is £150 and entries are limited to 50 teams, with no more than two teams per club. Mini bus transport is provided from Horton to the leg changeover points at Ribblehead and Chapel-le-Dale.

Junior races are organised by Settle Harriers and will be held again in 2027.

The organisers state that there are no refunds, transfers or deferrals of entries. Approximately £1 from each entry fee is donated to the Friends of the Three Peaks. The race has a cancellation policy: past cancellations have been rare and, if the event is cancelled, up to 50 percent of the entry fee may be refunded; if abandoned after it has started, the full fee will be retained.

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

• Leg 1: Horton to Ribblehead via Pen-y-ghent, 19.4 km, ascent 660 m (FRA Category BM)
• Leg 2: Ribblehead to Chapel-le-Dale via Whernside, 8.4 km, ascent 470 m (FRA Category AS)
• Leg 3: Chapel-le-Dale to Horton via Ingleborough, 11.2 km, ascent 466 m (FRA Category BM)