Captain Cooks Fell Race
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Captain Cook's Races : 1 Jan 2027
Captain Cook's Races is a New Year fell race held in Great Ayton in the North York Moors, England. The main course is 8 km / 5 miles with 318 m / 1043 ft of climb. The event is listed in category BS and skills noted as PM, LK, NS.
Entries on the day are handled at the Royal Oak Hotel in Great Ayton. Pre-entry is available through Lets Run at TS9 6BW using the universal entry form. Entry fees on the day are £10 for members and £12 for non-members; pre-entry fees are £8 for members and £10 for non-members.
Junior races are offered for U10, U12, U14 and U16 boys and girls, with distances appropriate to age and a junior minimum age of 8. The minimum age for the main race is 16. Team competition is allowed with men’s teams of four and women’s teams of three.
The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA. The event is part of the Esk Valley winter series, with Lets Run Great Ayton listed as an event sponsor. Organisers request sensible parking and encourage car sharing. Maps are available on the Esk Valley website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
