- Sat 21 Mar 2026
11:00
Age 18 & over
£14
- 14 km fell running + 650 m ascent
Event overview
We Need To Talk About Chevin is to put simply the worst possible scenario when touring the Chevin.
Starting on Station Road with the first climb right out of the blocks heading straight up to Surprise View. Then right down to The West Gate and up again, then onwards to the famous Danefield climb then down to a loop of Poolscar Wood. The Far Eastern point is The Fells Plantation where you climb up alongside the power lines and back to Chevin Forest Park before making the final climb up Miller Lane and absolutely fly back down to Jonny Lane Back and Station Road.
The race starts and finishes on Station Road, but registration and post-race refreshments come courtesy of The Black Horse, a fine pub with a courtyard ideal for post-race celebration and tales of your adventure.
The race is classified as a Category BM fell race with 650 metres over 14km / 2130ft over 9 Miles. It's not for the faint-hearted!
This event is part of We Need To Talk About Chevin & Chevin is BS.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
Timetable
Mandatory kit
Carrying mandatory kit is a possibility, decided nearer the time. A recommended kit list is readily available.
- Check points
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- Hilly
- Navigation required
- Water stations
- Wave start
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Dirt, rocky ground, grass and footpaths.
The course starts on Station Road and heads straight up Jonny Lane and onto the infamous Chevin Steps all the way to Surprise View, you run to every checkpoint. The course will be partially flagged and a map will be provided.
Checkpoints
- Checkpoint 1 Surprise View
- Checkpoint 2 West Chevin Road
- Checkpoint 3 East Chevin Car Park
- Checkpoint 4 Danefield Bottom
- Checkpoint 5 Danefield (Water) CUT OFF 70 Mins
- Checkpoint 6 Top of the Poolscar Wood
- Checkpoint 7 Leeds Road
- Checkpoint 8 Top of the Poolscar Wood
- Checkpoint 9 Fells Plantation
- Checkpoint 10 Chevin Top
You then head all the way home via Deer Park, Chippendale Ride, Miller Lane, Richies Plantation and eventually back via Jonny Lane.
Cut off
Checkpoint 5 = 70 mins.
Runners reaching CP5 (6.5km) after 70 mins will be sent back to the start via the return route.
These very generous cut-offs are set to make sure the marshals can get to their other commitments in good time and that tail runners do not stray too far from the pack.
Navigation
The course will be partially marked. This means basic navigational skills are a requirement. As of all FRA-licensed races, the use of digital navigation equipment is not allowed, a map will be provided to all runners at registration.
- Bar
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
BLACK HORSE HOTEL • Otley
2 Westgate
Otley
West Yorkshire
LS21 3AS
UK
Race HQ
Pre-race registration will take place at The Black Horse where there are toilet facilities. The Black Horse has a fantastic range of food and drink for ultimate post-race refreshment.
- Map
- Post-race meal
Included
- All finishers receive a complimentary pint of Craven Ale at the end of the race
You will be able to collect your post-race beer from the bar and if you have ordered medals / tee you will be able to pick them up from us at the end of the race.
Prizes
- Medals and treats for 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and each age category V45, V55, V65 and under 23s
It is a proper fell race, one of the best and very inspiring. I told Adam that the Chevin Forest Fell Race in the near future will be a popular fixed appointment of the FRA calendar. Antonio C
Great race. Low key but effective organisation kept it simple but run like clock work. Unfortunate not to able to use the pub as a base but also lucky with weather. Challenging course from the off. Bonus to get a beer at the end. Colm M
Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Mariss S
Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year! Gary H
Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great! Emma H
Had a good experience overall. The course was fun and volunteers were supportive! Zoe B
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
- Bring your own cup
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Trees not tees
Medals and T-shirts are often a standard provision of race entry, but this can sometimes mean you take home extras you didn't really want (or leave them behind!).
To ensure you get exactly what you want, there is now the option to add a medal or t-shirt to your entry order. This means the event can minimise waste and keep down the cost of the standard entry for all.
If you fancy doing a good deed, you could also make a 'Trees not Tees' donation. This will pay for a tree to be planted...an ever-growing memento of your race day!
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
Entry fees
Entry fee
£14.00
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