Race You to the Summit
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Event overview
Race You To The Summit is an annual fell race held at the Summit Inn, Littleborough, in the South/West Pennines, England. The 2026 edition is the 59th running of the race. The race is organised under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules and has an associated permit and UK Athletics insurance.
Course and format
The course starts at the Summit Inn and runs up to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners must touch the pub wall, then return to the Summit. The advertised distance is 4.3 miles (about 7 km) with a climb of 260 m (about 853 ft). The event is classified as a fell race rather than a trail race. Halloween fancy dress is part of the event and there is a costume competition with prizes.
Entry, age groups and teams
Pre-entry and entry on the day are both available. Fees listed are £8.00 for pre-entry and £10.00 for entry on the day; under-17s are free. Junior races are organised; under-17s run with the senior field. Teams are allowed, with three to count.
Records and results
The course has recorded male and female best times in past years; official senior and junior results are published for recent years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
