Pen-y-Ghent Fell Race
Entry Fee £12 |
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This year, the Pen-y-Ghent fell race will be hosting the Inter-Counties Mountain Race and British Mountain Running Championships. The race will also be used as the England Team selector for the Snowdon Race on July 19th 2025.
Start Time: Please note that the race date and start times have been changed to Saturday 14th June 2025 to accommodate the hosting of these races, with the Ladies Race starting at 13.30 followed by the Men’s Race at 14:00.
Registration: Registration will be on Horton Playing fields.
All entry fees are non-refundable, so please ensure you are able to run on that day.
Course:
One of the few ‘mountain course’ events in Yorkshire in the AM category. The race leaves the event field and follows the road through the village towards Brackenbottom. Turn left over the river bridge after the church to gain the road, passing the school. Leave this road at Brackenbottom (GR 817723) to begin the climb up through Limekiln 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 (race marshalls will direct you) and follow the 4 x 4 grassy track by the wall that leads to the finger post, this will be fully 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. Staying on the 3 Peaks Footpath, head towards Jackdaw Hill and the Pennine Way. On meeting the Pennine way, turn left and return to Horton, following this Path until it exits at The Crown pub and bridge in Horton. Upon reaching the road you be guided by the Marshals and you must keep left as you cross 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, marshalls will be placed around the course to support you. There are two official check points, at the top of PYG and Whitber Hill. The course is on open rights of way and footpaths, therefore you’re welcome to run the route prior to race day.
Prize Giving:
This will take place at the event field Pavilion after 16.00 as soon as circumstances permit.
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.
Please see the Settle Harriers website for full details.
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