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.