Captain Cooks Fell Race
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Event overview
The Captain Cook's Races take place on Thu 1 Jan 2026 in Great Ayton, North York Moors, England. The course is listed as 8 km / 5 miles with 318 m / 1043 ft of climb. The venue is the Royal Oak Hotel, Great Ayton, N. Yorks. The race is in category BS and is part of the Esk Valley winter series. Maps are available from the event organiser's website. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Entry, age groups and teams
Entry is available both on the day and by pre-entry. On-the-day fees are £10 for members and £12 for non-members. Pre-entry fees are £8 for members and £10 for non-members. Minimum age for the main race is 16. Junior races are held for U10, U12, U14 and U16 boys and girls, with distances appropriate to age and a minimum junior age of 8. Teams are allowed: men - 4, women - 3. Sponsors for the event include Lets Run Great Ayton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
