Trunce Race Series

Oxspring, United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Trunce 5 is a fell race held in the Peak District at Oxspring Playing Field, Oxspring, Sheffield (grid reference SE272012). The course distance is 6.2 km (3.9 miles) with approximately 190 m (623 ft) of climb. The event is categorised as BS and lists skills: PM, LK. Minimum age for the senior race is 16. Junior races are included for over-10s, covering 3 km with a separate entry fee.

Entry, insurance and format

Entry is accepted on the day; there is no pre-entry. The on-day entry fee is £3.00. Teams are not allowed. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance provided through the FRA.

Series, records and awards

This race is one of an eight-race series. There are no prizes awarded per individual race; trophies are awarded for first, second and third place in junior, senior and combined veteran categories across the series. Course records listed are 00:23:25 (male, 2019) and 00:25:32 (female, 2012). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

  • 6.2 km / 3.9 miles, 190 m climb
  • 3 km (junior race, over-10s)

Race information

6 km
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