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! It is also strongly recommended that runners carry a phone and 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!

Entries:
Entries are open.
Please enter online via SI Entries to secure your place.

• FRA members £12.
• non-FRA £15.

Entry on the day if the race limit has not been reached £15.

Registration:
Race registration, for the collection of race numbers, will be in the Pavilion on the playing fields.

Car Parking:
Car parking is available at a cost of £3.00 in the playing field near the start of the race. If coming from Ribblehead the Playing Fields are on the left. If coming from Settle, drive through the Village over the bridge, passing the first private parking field on the right, continue onwards towards the station taking Sharp right, the playing field entry can be found on your right. Look out for the Fell Race Parking Signs! An Honesty Box will be found at registration. Alternative parking is available near the field; this is supplied by the local farmer and charged at £5.00.

Train Service: (Free: Hot Drink and a cake for those travelling on the train/please show your ticket)
Settle to Carlise line:

From Leeds:
Departs 10.49 Arrives Horton 11.59
Return 16.21 Arrives Leeds 17.36

From Carlise:
Departs 09.28 Arrives 10.58
Return 16.29 Arrives 18.02

(please check times as they may change)

Course:
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) and the 1st check point. (Please keep your number clearly visible) Cross over the wall and turn right (Marshall’s will direct you) and follow the 4 x 4 grassy track by the wall that leads to the finger post, this will be flagged (GR 837742). From the finger post, follow the Pennine Way and 3 Peaks Path down the hill, passing Horton Scar Lane on your left and climb upwards to Whitber Hill. At Whitber Hill, you will pass through the 2nd Check Point. Keeping on the 3 Peaks Footpath, head towards Jackdaw Hill and the Pennine Way. On meeting the Pennine way turn left, returning to Horton following this Path until it exits at The Crown pub and bridge in Horton. On entering the road be guided by the Marshals and keep left once over the bridge following the footpath as you head back to the playing fields.

The route is only flagged from the top of PYG to the Finger Post, Marshall’s will be placed around the course to support. There are two official check points, at the top of PYG and Whitber Hill. This is open rights of way and footpaths, therefore you’re welcome to run the route pre to race day.

Refreshments:
We will have a cake stall and hot/cold drinks for competitors and spectators. Please bring cash for this. Proceeds will be donated to the Cave Rescue Organisation.

Prize Giving:
This will take place at 15.30 at the Pavilion House to allow those returning on the trains to make their connections.

Toilets:
These will be available on the playing fields as well as at the Yorkshire Dales National Park car park.

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 are available from Settle Tourist Information Centre (Tel: 01729 825192).

Accommodation:
There are a number of campsites around Settle, and there is YHA in Ingleton, along with numerous Bed & Breakfast places locally.

Holme Farm Campsite in Horton in Ribblesdale: Holme Farm Campsite

Knights Campsite near Stainforth: Knight Stainforth Hall Caravan & Camping Park

Philpin Campsite near Ribblehead: Philpin Farm

Ribblesdale Pods in Horton in Ribblesdale: Ribblesdale Pods

Finally:
Have a fantastic day, and good luck to all the runners.