Chapelfell Top Fell Race

JUL
14
2026
Challenging 7 km fell race in St John’s Chapel on Tue 14 Jul 2026, climbing 400 m through stunning North Pennines scenery. Friendly, permit backed event with pre entry or on the day entries and team options for a spirited village contest.
7 kilometers

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Event overview

The race takes place on Tue 14 Jul 2026 in St John’s Chapel, North Pennines, England. The course distance is 7 km (4.3 miles), with a total climb of 400 m (1312 ft). Venue registration is opposite Chatterbox Cafel, St John’s Chapel (What3Words ///presumes.imprints.choppers, DL13 1QF). Grid reference NY 88517 37940. Category: AS. Skills listed: ER, LK, NS. Minimum age to compete is 18. Junior races are not held.

Entry, teams and records

Pre-entry is available and entry on the day is permitted. Pre-entry fees are £4.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Entry on the day fees are £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed; teams of four men or three women count. Male record time: 00:31:10 (2023). Female record time: 00:36:24 (2023). Those record times were set at the 2023 English Championships edition of the race.

Logistics and permit

The event holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Parking is available in the village; considerate parking is requested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km

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