Sat 6 Jun 2026 Settle, North Yorkshire

Pen-y-ghent Fell Race

The Pen-y-ghent fell race is the first race in the Yorkshire Dales Classics Series and will be held in 2026.

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  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
Horton Playing Fields Association, Settle
Pen-y-ghent Fell Race

13:30

Age 18 & over

£12-£15

  • 12.2 km fell running

Event overview

The race heads out of the village towards Settle, turning left after the Church heading past the old school then enters the open fields via Bracken bottom Scar. Heading upwards to the top of PYG then descending off the summit until you arrive at the finger post. The route then follows the 3 Peaks Path towards Whitber Hill to meet the Pennine Way at Jackdaw Hill. It now turns left to head back down the Pennine Way into Horton. The race is run under FRA Rules and is an ideal entry race for those inspiring to bigger mountain races.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Route

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • Marshals
  • Mountainous

Location

  • Mountains
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online
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