Logo

Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race

Saint John's Chapel, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race takes place on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel, England. The race is listed in category CS and is held on the Show Field at postcode DL13 1QH. The start line is outside the Secretaries Tent on the showfield. The course uses a slightly longer route than in previous years; official records follow the 2025 results.

Course, entry and categories

The main race distance is 4 km (2.5 miles) with a total climb of 120 m (394 ft). Minimum age for the main fell race is 12. U18 is the only junior category for the main event due to low entry numbers. Junior races on the showground are organised by age group:

  • 4-6 year olds: 1 length of the Main Show Ring (approx 50 m)
  • 7-9 year olds: 4 lengths
  • 10-12 year olds: 6 lengths

Entry on the day is available at the secretaries tent; there is no pre-entry. Entry-on-the-day fee is £2.00. Team entries are not allowed. The race has a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Saint John's Chapel

Race information

Registration
4 Km / 2.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run to the Rising Sun 10k

Newcastle upon Tyne

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10 km traffic free trail through Rising Sun Country Park, featuring woodland climbs and a mainly downhill finish. Eco friendly event with a memento and a well marked, marshalled course.

Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Gilesgate

Gilesgate

...

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Saturn Running - Gilesgate

Gilesgate

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

Silent Night Fell Race

Saint John's Chapel

Run into the night on an unmarked rough route to Chapelfell Top in the Silent Night Race. This 6.6 km out and back with 370 m of climb requires navigation, strict kit and pre entry, making it a real test for experienced fell runners.