Chapelfell Top Fell Race

JUL

14

2026

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

Tue 14 Jul 2026

Saint John's Chapel, North East (England)

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7 kilometers

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Chapelfell Top Fell Race (14 July 2026)

Chapelfell Top is an AS category fell race organised by Durham Fell Runners and licensed by the Fell Runners Association. It takes place in St John’s Chapel, Weardale, England. The course is 7 km with 400 m ascent. The minimum age is 18. Pre-entry fees are FRA members £4 and non-members £6. Teams are allowed, with teams of four men or three women to count. The event has a permit and associated insurance.

Course, kit and rules

The route is an out-and-back that starts in St John’s Chapel, follows a track before going onto open fell, reaches the summit of Chapelfell Top, then returns by the same line. The fell section has no paths and the route is not flagged; participants must be confident on rough terrain and have competent navigation skills. Compulsory kit includes a map, compass, whistle and waterproof top; organisers also list waterproof bottoms, hat and gloves as items to be carried if required. Kit to be carried may be confirmed on the day. The race is run under FRA rules; GPS navigation and walking poles are not permitted.

Parking is available in the village and entrants are asked to park considerately. Refreshments will be available from the Chatterbox Cafe.

Records

Course records set in 2023: male 31:10, female 36:24 (set at the 2023 English Championships edition). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.