Race You to the Summit
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Event overview
Race You To The Summit is a fell race held on Sat 31 Oct 2026 in the South/West Pennines, England. The event is the 59th running of the course and is organised from the Summit Inn, Littleborough, OL15 9QX (grid reference 946188 on OS21). The race is listed as Category BS and carries a Permit with associated UK Athletics insurance through the Fell Runners Association.
Course and rules
The course is out-and-back from the Summit Inn to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners touch the pub wall before returning to the Summit. The distance is 7 km / 4.3 miles with 260 m / 853 ft of climb. The event is run under Fell Runners Association rules.
Entry and other details
Pre-entry is available for adults at £8 and there is entry on the day at £10. Junior races are held and juniors are free of charge. Teams are permitted, with three scorers to count. The race includes a Halloween fancy dress competition and prizes for best costume. Course records listed are male 00:27:29 (2016) and female 00:34:17 (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
