Trunce Race Series

Oxspring, United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Trunce 8 fell race is scheduled for Mon 24 Aug 2026 in the Peak District, England. The race starts and finishes at Oxspring Playing Field, Oxspring, Sheffield (grid reference SE272012). The senior course distance is 6.2 km (3.9 miles) with 190 m (623 ft) of climb. The event is listed in category BS and carries a Permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Skills listed for the course are PM and LK.

Entry, juniors and series

Entry on the day is available; there is no pre-entry. The entry-on-day fee is £3.00. Minimum age for the senior race is 16. Junior races are held for over-10s on a 3 km course with a £1 entry fee. Teams are not allowed for this race.

Records and prizes

Course records are recorded for male and female categories: male 00:23:25 (2019) and female 00:25:32 (2012). The race is part of an eight-race series. There are no per-race prizes; trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in junior, senior and combined veteran categories across the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
6.2 Km / 3.9 Miles
Junior Race 3 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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