Hawkswick Dash

JUN

21

2026

Hawkswick Dash on Sunday 21 June 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales is a short, scenic fell race that climbs to a skyline ridge then drops back to the field in a thrilling finish. Entry on the day only with low fees and junior races.

Sun 21 Jun 2026

Hawkswick, Yorkshire and The Humber

Website

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Event

The Hawkswick Dash is a fell race held on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Hawkswick, Littondale, in the Yorkshire Dales, England. The race is listed as a BOFRA event with a championship counter and carries the FRA permit and associated UK Athletics insurance. The venue is Outgang Lane, Hawkswick, off the B6160 between Grassington and Arncliffe (BD23 5QA). Parking is charged at £3.

Race details

The course begins on a gentle track, then climbs steeply to a ridge, follows the skyline, and finishes with a very steep descent back across a bridge to the start field. Reported course measurements vary:

1.9 km / 1.2 miles, 193 m climb
2.25 km / 1.4 miles, 170 m climb

Entry is on the day only; pre-entry is not available. Adult entry fee is £5 on the day. Junior races are held for U9, U12, U14 and U17 age groups; junior entry is £2. Senior entry minimum age is 17; junior minimum age on the day is 6. Age categories are determined by age on 1 May. Teams are not allowed. The location includes a grid reference and a What Three Words location for navigation. Parking field access is via the far side of the bridge, over the cattle grid, as directed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

1.40 Miles