Silent Night Fell Race

Name: Silent Night Fell Race
Start: 2026-12-18
End: 2026-12-18
Location: Saint John's Chapel

DEC

2026

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.

Fri 18 Dec 2026

Saint John's Chapel, North East (England)

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7 kilometers

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Event

The Silent Night fell race takes place on Fri 18 Dec 2026 in England, region Northumberland / Durham. The event is classified AS and is based at Chatterbox Cafe, St John’s Chapel, Weardale, Co. Durham, grid reference NY885360. The advertised distance is 6.6 km / 4.1 miles with a climb of 370 m / 1214 ft. Minimum age is 18. Teams and junior races are not included.

Course and entry

This is a night fell race with an unmarked, rough, pathless route. Navigation is required and verifiable experience of off-trail navigation events such as mountain marathons or long unmarked fell races is required. Strict mandatory kit requirements will be enforced. Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £8.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members.

Records and approvals

Course records are 00:37:51 (male, 2023) and 00:59:30 (female, 2022). The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association. Skills listed for the event include ER, LK, NS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km