Whaley Waltz Fell Race
Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2026
Whaley Waltz Fell Race : Whaley Bridge, England
The Whaley Waltz is a fell race held on Saturday 27 June 2026 as part of the Whaley Bridge Carnival. It is a British Schools (BS) fell race with a course of 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and approximately 274 m (899 ft) of climb. Race headquarters are at Whaley Bridge Bowling Club (SK23 7HX), about a five-minute walk from the start. A route map is published by the organiser.
Entries, categories and event details
Pre-entry is offered and there is entry on the day. Entry fees are £12 for pre-entry and £14 for on-the-day entry. The minimum age to compete is 16. Teams of three are allowed. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and female finishers, to age-category winners (V40, V50, V60 and V70), and to male and female teams. There are no junior races. The event operates with a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. As part of a travel incentive, a £2 drinks voucher is issued to participants who travel by public transport, walk, cycle, run to the start, or car share with four or more people. Profits are donated to local charities; in 2025 the event raised £1,587 and £200 for local causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.