Ilkley Incline

SEP

2026

Tackle the Ilkley Incline, a steep one mile uphill fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on Wed 2 Sep 2026, climbing 171 m over a short, intense course. Pre entry and on the day entries available, minimum age 15.

Wed 2 Sep 2026

Ilkley, Yorkshire and The Humber

Registration

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Event

The Ilkley Incline fell race takes place on Wed 2 Sep 2026 in Ilkley, England, in the Yorks Dales region. The race is an uphill-only course starting at the junction of Wells Road and Keighley Gate Road (grid reference 115470). The course distance is 1.6 km / 1 mile with a climb of 171 m / 561 ft. The event has a minimum age of 15 and no junior races. The event category is listed as CS and the listing notes a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and race details

Both pre-entry and entry on the day are available. The pre-entry fee is £4.00 and the entry-on-day fee is £5.00. Registration takes place on the grass area to the left of Wells Road (GR 115470), approximately 300 metres from the start; participants should allow extra time to get to the start. Teams are allowed, with three to count for male and female teams. Recorded best times for the course are 00:06:52 (male, 2024) and 00:07:49 (female, 2014). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

1.6 Km / 1 Mile