Whernside Fell Race
Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom • 1 Jul 2026
Whernside Fell Race
The event returns after over a decade and is organised from The Station Inn, Ribblehead. The course starts under Ribblehead Viaduct, follows the old hikers' route straight up to Whernside, then turns north to the summit and follows the main Three Peaks walkers route back down to join the Dales Highway. The descent passes Blea Moor signal box and finishes beside the pub.
The race is categorised BM and covers 10.5 km with approximately 468 m of ascent. Minimum age is 18 years. Registration and number collection take place in the car park behind The Station Inn; there is plentiful parking at Ribblehead though nearby spaces are not guaranteed.
The race is run under FRA rules. All competitors must carry the FRA mandatory minimum kit: waterproof whole body cover with taped seams and attached hood, hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food. Organisers will carry out kit checks and may adjust requirements for exceptional weather. Runners are strongly advised to carry water when conditions are hot.
Competitors must keep to roads and marked tracks between the viaduct and the fell; no cutting across fields and the first field after the stile is private land so the trod with the wall on the right must be used. If a runner retires they must report back to race control at the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.