Wormstones Fell Race

Glossop, United Kingdom • 31 Dec 2026

Event overview

The Wormstones fell race takes place in the Peak District, England on Thu 31 Dec 2026. The race category is AS and the course gains approximately 400 m (1,312 ft) of climb. The venue is The Beehive, Hague Street, Glossop, SK17 8NR; grid reference 037933. Race skills codes listed are ER, PM, LK. Minimum age to enter is 16. Junior races are not held.

Distances

  • 8 km / 5 miles

Entry and results information

Pre-entry is available. Pre-entry fees are £8 for members and £9 for non-members. Entry on the day is permitted with fees of £10 for members and £11 for non-members. Teams are allowed, with three to count. The male course record time is 00:31:55 (2024). A female course record was set in 2024.

The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. On the day there is curry and rice with a vegetarian option for £5. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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