Trunce Race Series

Oxspring, United Kingdom • 1 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Trunce 4 fell race takes place in the Peak District, England, at Oxspring Playing Field, Oxspring, Sheffield (grid reference SE272012). The main race distance is 6.2 km / 3.9 miles with a climb of 190 m / 623 ft. The event is listed in category BS and has a permit with UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.

Entry and eligibility

Entry on the day is available; pre-entry is not offered. The on-day entry fee is £3.00. The minimum age for the main race is 16. Teams are not allowed.

Junior races

A junior race is held for participants over 10. The junior distance is 3 km and the junior entry fee is £1.

Records and series

Course best times are recorded as 00:23:25 (male record, 2019) and 00:25:32 (female record, 2012). The race is part of an eight-race series. There are no prizes awarded for individual races; trophies are presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in junior, senior and combined veteran categories for the series.

Additional details

The event lists skills as PM and LK and is held under a permit and associated insurance. Organiser contact details are recorded by the event but are not included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
6.2 Km / 3.9 Miles
3 Km (junior Race)
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