Date
Saturday 3rd June 2023
Pen-y-ghent Fell Race
The fell race is on Saturday, 3rd June 2023, with a brand new route. The outrun is exactly the same as in previous years, all the way to Hull Pot, and where the route used to go up onto Whitber Hill it turns left just before the pot to head back down into Horton. The new route has slightly less climb but slightly more mileage.
The race is run under FRA Rules, and is an ideal entry race for those inspiring to bigger mountain races and with any new route, there are new course records to be collected.
Rules:
The race is run under FRA rules, therefore:
All runners must read the principles of fell running and the requirements for runners, including the recent rule changes.
These documents include details of the full FRA mandatory minimum kit that you must bring on the day.
FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit:
Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food.
There will be checks! The race organiser may change to this rule on the day if the weather is glorious, of course. It is also strongly recommended that runners carry some water – especially if the weather is hot.
If you retire, you MUST report back to race control at the start or the race in the playing field. Please ensure you do this, as nobody wants to spend hours out hunting for people who are already enjoying a nice hot bath at home!
Entry:
Enter online to secure your place, or you can enter on the day if the race limit has not been reached.
Registration:
Race registration for you to collect your number, and for people to enter on the day, will be in the Pavilion on the playing fields.
Car Parking:
There will be parking on the playing fields for the princely price of a £1, please drop it in the honesty box at registration.
Course:
The current records shown are for the old course, with the change of route, a new course record will be set this year.
One of the few ‘mountain course’ events in Yorkshire, which is in the AM category. The race leaves the gala field and follows the road through the village towards Bracken Bottom. Turn left over the river bridge after the church to gain the road passing the School. Leave this road at Bracken Bottom (GR 817723) to begin the climb up through limestone pastures.
On gaining the ridge, a very steep scramble breaks through the southern crags to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent (GR 838734). The fast descent (note route change in 2017) to the finger post (GR 837742) is followed by a variety of possible routes to head towards Hull Pot (GR 825745), with the checkpoint just before it on Foxup Road, so no shortcuts. Then left to follow Foxup Road down towards Horton. Through the gate and onto Horton Scar Lane, carrying on down through the gates and past a building on the left.
Follow the long bend to the right and then a sharper one to the left and another to the left. Continue on, bearing to the right to pick up the lane back into Horton. At the lane end, right onto the metal road and back to the playing fields and the finish, where there maybe some cake.
The route is not flagged, so anyone with serious ambitions should be doing some homework in case the weather is poor.
Prize Giving:
This will take place as soon as our competence permits on the Gala field.
Facilities:
There’s lots for the family to do in the area – Settle town centre is a short drive away and for those making a weekend of it, there is plenty of accommodation locally – details of attractions and places to stay from Settle Tourist Information Centre (Tel: 01729 825192).
Toilets:
These are available at the pavilion in the playing fields as well as at the Yorkshire Dales National Park car park.
Accommodation:
There are a number of campsites around Settle, and there is YHA in Ingleton, along with numerous Bed & Breakfast places locally.
Finally:
Have a fantastic day, and good luck to all the runners.
Start Time & Location
3.00 pm on the Playing Fields
Car Parking
There will be parking on the playing fields.
Distance & Climb
AM, 11km/6.8mls – 485m/1590ft
Minimum Age
18 Years
Entry
Enter online to secure your place, but you can enter on the day, if the race limit has not been reached.
Race Organiser
Gary Allsopp
Telephone: 07971118683
e-mail:Records
The current records shown are for the old course.
A new record will be set this year for the new course.Ladies:
Victoria Wilkinson
Bingley Harriers 49:41 (2015)Mens:
Alasdair McCloud
Leeds City 48:10. (2018).
Pen-y-ghent Fell Race Route Map
Settle Hills Race
After a 3 year break due to Covid, the Settle Hills Race is back. What better way to spend Father’s Day running around the beautiful hills above Settle?!
The Settle Hills race has always been held on Father’s Day, which this year is the 18th June 2023
The race starts in Settle Market Place and finishes at the Settle rugby club.
Please Note: No dogs are to accompany runners during the race; to do so may damage relationships with the landowners on which this race relies.
In May 2013, the Settle Hills fell race hosted the Inter Counties Championships – attracting runners/teams from all over the UK to this stunning course in the Yorkshire Dales, offering magnificent views of the limestone outcrops and caves of the Attermire Scar, after a challenging climb out of the historic market town of Settle.
Rules:
The race is run under FRA rules, therefore:
All runners must read the principles of fell running and the requirements for runners, including the recent rule changes.
These documents include details of the full FRA mandatory minimum kit that you must bring on the day.
FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit:
Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food.
There will be checks! The race organiser may change to this rule on the day if the weather is glorious, of course. It is also strongly recommended that runners carry some water – especially if the weather is hot.
If you retire, you MUST report back to race control at the finish on the rugby pitch. Please ensure you do this, as nobody wants to spend hours out hunting for people who are already enjoying a nice hot bath at home!
Entry:
Online entries are via SI Entries (£7). Entry on the day is also available at £10.
Registration:
Race registration, opens at 9:30am and will be upstairs in the North Ribblesdale Rugby Club (Settle).
Terrain:
The race has a bit of everything – grassy paths, tarmac at the beginning and end, rocky paths, tussocky moorland, and it includes some steep climbs and descents. The terrain is very uneven in places. The biggest descent is off High Hill towards the end, and there is a water and first aid station at the bottom of this hill at the road crossing.
Prize Giving:
This will take place as soon as our competence permits on the Rugby Pitch.
Car Parking:
There is a car park next to the Rugby Club, this is operated by Craven District Council and so there is a cost to park your car.
Directions:
From the south, come into Settle off the A65 roundabout, under the railway bridge, turn right at the Falcon Manor Hotel and follow the road down and round to the car park and rugby club.
From the north, come through Settle, past the Peugeot garage on the left, down the hill, turn left at the Falcon Manor Hotel and follow the road down and round to the car park and rugby club.
Facilities:
There’s lots for the family to do whilst the race is on – Settle town centre is a short walk away and for those making a weekend of it, there is plenty of accommodation locally – details of attractions and places to stay from Settle Tourist Information Centre (Tel: 01729 825192).
Toilets:
These are available in the Rugby Club.
Accommodation:
There are a number of campsites around Settle, and there is YHA in Ingleton, along with numerous Bed & Breakfast places locally.
Finally:
Good luck and enjoy the race!
Date
Sunday 18th June 2023 – (Father’s Day)
Start time & Location
10:30am from Settle Market Place, a short walk (5 mins) or quicker jog from the rugby club
Car Parking
There is a car park next to the Rugby Club.
Distance & Climb
BM 11.3km/7mls – 600m/1640ft
Minimum Age
18 Years
Entry
Online Entry £7 or £10 to enter on the day.
Race Organiser
John Osborne
Telephone: 07967971523
e-mail:Records
Ladies:
Hatti Archer
Hallamshire Harriers 54:19 (2019)Mens:
Wegene Tafase
Scotland West 46:06 (2013)
Settle Hills Race Route Map
Ingleborough Mountain Race
The Ingleborough Mountain Race starts on the sports field next to Ingleton Community Centre (Grid Ref. 695730), passes through the main street of the village, turns left on to the Hawes road, after four hundred metres turn right off the road on to the public footpath up Ingleborough. The race then follows this path to the summit (grid ref. 742745) and returns to the village by the same route. The field is re-entered from the Back Gate car park. As this route is along a public footpath, any competitor may go around the course prior to the race.
As the race is run as part of Ingleton’s Gala day, friends and family can enjoy the activities on the Gala Field while waiting for the runners to return.
Rules:
The race is run under FRA rules, therefore:
All runners must read the principles of fell running and the requirements for runners, including the recent rule changes.
These documents include details of the full FRA mandatory minimum kit that you must bring on the day.
FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit:
Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food.
There will be checks! The race organiser may change to this rule on the day if the weather is glorious, of course. It is also strongly recommended that runners carry some water – especially if the weather is hot.
If you retire, you MUST report back to race control at the start or the race in the gala field. Please ensure you do this, as nobody wants to spend hours out hunting for people who are already enjoying a nice hot bath at home!
Entry:
Online entries only, there is no entry on the day.
Registration:
No entries will be taken on the day. Race registration, will be in the Ingleton Community Centre next to the Gala field, where race numbers can be collected.
Car Parking:
There is a car park next to the Community Center in Ingleton, this is operated by Craven District Council and so there is a cost to park your car.
Prize Giving:
This will take place as soon as our competence permits on the Gala field.
Facilities:
There are a number of campsites around Ingleton and a YHA, along with numerous Bed & Breakfast places locally.
Toilets:
These are available in the car park.
Finally:
Have a fantastic day, enjoy the gala, and good luck to all the runners.
Date
Saturday, July 15th 2023
Start Time & Location
3.00 pm from the Gala Field
Distance & Climb
AM, 11km / 6.8m – 600m / 1968ft
Minimum Age
18 Years
Entry
Online Entry, no entry on the day.
Race Organiser
Chris Beesley
Telephone: 01729 825755
e-mail:Records
Ladies:
Hannah Horsburgh
Keswick 52:49 (2015)Mens:
Mark Croasdale
Lancaster & Morecambe 44:15 (1991)
Ingleborough Mountain Race Route Map
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