Jingle Hells
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Event details
Jingle Hells is a fell race held on Sunday 21 December 2025 in Church Stretton, Shropshire. The event base is Church Stretton Scout Hut (SY6 6DQ, grid ref SO452938). The course distance is 10 km and total ascent is approximately 1000 m. Entry is available by pre-entry or on the day, with fees of £8.00 for pre-entry and £10.00 for on-the-day entry. Pre-entry via the online system opens on 12 October and closes in mid-December. Minimum age for entry is 18. Entries were recorded at 45 participants at the time of listing.
Course and safety
The route is a marked fell course across the Long Mynd area with steep, rough terrain and significant climbing. Multiple checkpoint dib points are used and competitors must carry and use the provided SI dibber at each check point. The race is held under FRA rules and requires full FRA kit; mandatory items listed include waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, emergency food, map, compass and whistle. Kit checks will take place and failure to carry required equipment may lead to disqualification. There is a retirement procedure requiring competitors to report to the finish and hand in their race number and dibber. Check points and cut-off times are strictly enforced; a cut-off of 1 hour 30 minutes is applied to the top of Grindle. Car parking is available at the main Church Stretton car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
