Three Peaks Race
Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026
Three Peaks Race : 25 April 2026
The Three Peaks Race takes place in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, and visits the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The main course distance is approximately 39 km (24.2 miles) with total climb given as 1596 m (5236 ft) and reaches around 2,500 feet above sea level. The event was first held in 1954 and has been cancelled on three occasions for exceptional reasons. The race is listed in the World Mountain Running Ranking project and is a UTMB Index race. Course records are listed as 02:53:28 (male, 2023) and 03:34:36 (female, 2024).
Entries, fees and formats
Online entries open at mid-day on 26 October 2025 and close on 6 April 2026, or earlier if entry limits are reached. Entry fees for the main race are £42.00 (non-members) and £38.00 (FRA members). There are no refunds, transfers to another runner, or deferrals to the following year; £1 from each entry fee is donated to the Friends of the Three Peaks. A waiting list operates when limits are reached.
A relay option runs over the same course with teams of six (two runners per leg). Key relay details:
- Leg 1 - 19.4 km, ascent 660 m
- Leg 2 - 8.4 km, ascent 470 m
- Leg 3 - 11.2 km, ascent 466 m
Relay entry fee is £150 per team. Teams use individual timing cards and must register complete teams; classes include Women, Open and Mixed. Junior fell races are organised separately by Settle Harriers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.