Three Peaks Race

Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Three Peaks Race is an annual fell race held in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire. The main race covers approximately 39 km (about 24.2 miles) with a total ascent of about 1596 m. The route traverses the three peaks Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and reaches heights around 2,500 feet. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Minimum age to enter is 18.

Race format and course

The main event is a single long-course fell race across the three summits. A relay version runs over the same route in three legs, with teams of six and two runners per leg. Relay leg details are: 19.4 km with 660 m ascent; 8.4 km with 470 m ascent; 11.2 km with 466 m ascent. Relay entries are limited to 50 teams, with a maximum of two teams per club. Each relay runner uses an individual timing card and teams must be present at registration.

Entries, fees and cancellation

Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Online entries open 26 October 2025 and close in early April 2026 or earlier if entry limits are reached. Entry fees for the main race are £42 or £38 for FRA members. Relay entry is £150 per team. Organisers state there are no refunds, transfers or deferrals; if the race is cancelled the committee may refund up to 50% of the entry fee and if abandoned after the start the full fee will be retained. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
19 km
Leg a - Horton Start to Ribblehead via Pyg Summit
11 km
Leg C - Chapel-le-Dale to Horton via Ingleborough Summit
8 km
Leg B - Ribblehead to Chapel-le-Dale via Whernside Summit
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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