Nine Standards

Name: Nine Standards
Start: 2026-01-01
End: 2026-01-01
Location: Kirkby Stephen

JAN

2026

Start 2026 with the Nine Standards Fell Race on 1 January in the wild North Pennines from Kirkby Stephen. This 12.9 km, 549 m climb course runs on an improved route so enter in advance and bring full kit.

Thu 1 Jan 2026

Kirkby Stephen, North West (England)

Registration

13 kilometers

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Event details

The Nine Standards fell race is scheduled for 1 January 2026 in the North Pennines, England. The start and venue are listed as Market Square, Kirkby Stephen (grid reference 775088). The course distance is 12.9 km / 8 miles with a total climb of 549 m / 1801 ft. The race is listed in category BM. Skills codes shown for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. Junior races are not included. Teams are allowed. Course records are listed as male 00:50:55 (2017) and female 00:58:20 (2017). The 2026 route will be considered a new course because of extensive improvements to the path.

Entry, rules and permit

Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £10.00 for members and £12.00 for non-members. Entries are handled via Si Entries. Minimum age to enter is 18. Full kit is required - no kit, no race. The event has a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance via the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 km

12.9 Km / 8 Miles