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Whernside Fell Race

Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom • 1 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Whernside fell race takes place on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales region of England. The course distance is 10.5 km / 6.5 miles with 468 m / 1535 ft of climb. The race is listed in category BM and carries a Permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association. The venue is The Station Inn, Ribblehead, Low Sleights Rd, Carnforth, LA6 3AS. Skills listed for the event are ER, LK, NS. The minimum age for entry is 18.

Entry and race rules

Pre-entry is available with a fee of £8.00. Entry on the day is allowed with a fee of £10.00. Team entries are not allowed. There are no junior races associated with this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Kirkby Lonsdale

Race information

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11 km
10.5 Km / 6.5 Miles
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