Three Peaks Race
Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026
Three Peaks Race
The Three Peaks Race is the 71st annual fell race around Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside, held in Horton-in-Ribblesdale on 25 April 2026. The main course covers approximately 24 miles (39 km) with total climb near 1596 m and reaches upland terrain in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Online entries for the main race and the relay open at mid-day on 26 October 2025 and close on 6 April 2026. Entry fees for 2026 are listed as £42.00 for non members and £38.00 for FRA members; relay teams pay £150.00 per team. The organisers state there are no refunds, transfers or deferrals, while a separate cancellation policy allows up to 50 per cent refund if the event is cancelled before it starts; if the race is abandoned after starting the entry fee will be retained.
A relay runs alongside the main race with teams of six and two runners per leg. Relay rules include individual electronic dibbers for each runner and a requirement that paired runners dib within thirty seconds at checkpoints. Relay entries are limited and mini bus transport is provided for leg changeovers. The event is part of recognised mountain running calendars, appearing on both World Mountain Running Ranking and UTMB Index listings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.