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Three Peaks Race

Horton in Ribblesdale, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, 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 supported by sponsors like inov8 and Northern Monk and is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and UTMB Index races, highlighting its prestige in mountain running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Horton in Ribblesdale

Race information

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UTMB 50K
38 km
1600 m+
Main Race
19 km
660 m+
Relay Race - Leg 1: Horton Start to Ribblehead via Pyg Summit
11 km
466 m+
Relay Race - Leg 3: Chapel-le-Dale to Horton via Ingleborough Summit
8 km
470 m+
Relay Race - Leg 2: Ribblehead to Chapel-le-Dale via Whernside Summit
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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