Trunce Race Series

Oxspring, United Kingdom • 7 Sep 2026

Event overview

The event takes place on Monday 7 September 2026 in the Peak District, England. The venue is Oxspring Playing Field, Oxspring, Sheffield. The race is in category BS and has a minimum age of 16. The course has UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.

Course and distances

  • 6.2 km / 3.9 miles, climb 190 m / 623 ft
  • 3 km junior race (for over 10)

The main race is a fell running course. Junior races are held separately.

Entry and format

Entry on the day is available. There is no pre-entry. The on-the-day entry fee for the senior race is £3.00. Teams are not allowed.

Series and awards

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.

Records

Course records listed for the races are: male 00:23:25 (2019) and female 00:25:32 (2012). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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