Yorkshire Dales Classics Race Series 2026

In 2026 Settle Harriers will be hosting the first series of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, four fell races set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The series will be run in the usual “grand prix” format with overall and category prizes.  Discounted entry will be available to those entering all four races and anyone who completes all four will receive a special series memento.  The series will be the four races organised by Settle Harriers, commencing with Pen-y-Ghent in June and Ingleborough Mountain Race completing the series in July.

Rules:
All the races are 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.

All runners must follow the complete course from start to finish as shown by the map for each race.  They must follow any flags, direction markers or marshal instructions.  Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the race.

FRA Kit:
Please be prepared and bring full FRA statutory kit – this is likely to be relaxed on the day if weather conditions permit. The routes are flagged for the most part and well-marshalled.

Eligibility:
Entry is only open to runners aged 18 or over. A competitor entering any of the four races will be entered into the series.