Wirksworth Incline Race

Wirksworth, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026

Event details

The Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline & Infants is a fell race held in the Peak District, England, at Ravenstor Road, Wirksworth (grid reference GR288548). The main course covers 6.9 km (4.3 miles) with 400 m (1,312 ft) of ascent. Teams are not permitted. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA).

Entry and eligibility

Pre-entry is required for the main race. The pre-entry fee is £6.50 and online registration is used. Minimum age for the main race is 15; under-18s run free. Junior races are organised separately for younger age groups with free on-the-day entry for those junior races:

  • 6-10 years: 1 km
  • 11-14 years: 3 km

Records

Course records are listed by time: male record 00:24:01 (2023) and female record 00:26:22 (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
4 mi
4.3 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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