Three Peaks Race

Event

The Three Peaks Race takes place on 25 April 2026 in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire. The main fell race covers about 24 miles (39 km) with approximately 1,596 m of ascent. The event is held on the classic Three Peaks route that crosses Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and is part of wider mountain running ranking and indexing systems. The race has been organised since 1954 and has only been cancelled on three occasions.

Race format and entries

The main race requires pre-entry. Entry fees for 2026 are £38 for FRA members and £42 for non-members; the fee includes a post-race meal and a £1 donation to the Friends of the Three Peaks. Online entries open 26 October 2025 and close 6 April 2026. There are no refunds, transfers or automatic deferrals; if the race is cancelled the organisers may refund up to 50% of the entry fee, and if the race is abandoned after it starts the full fee will be retained. The event carries a permit and associated FRA/UK Athletics insurance. Minimum age is 18.

Relay race

A relay runs alongside the main race for teams of six (two runners per leg). The relay fee is £150 per team. Teams are limited (50 teams maximum, with no more than two teams per club). Each runner uses an individual electronic timing card and relay pairs must record at checkpoints within 30 seconds of each other. Mini bus transport is provided between Horton and the leg changeover points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Leg 1: 19.4 km, ascent 660 m (Horton to Ribblehead via Pen-y-ghent)
• Leg 2: 8.4 km, ascent 470 m (Ribblehead to Chapel-le-Dale via Whernside)
• Leg 3: 11.2 km, ascent 466 m (Chapel-le-Dale to Horton via Ingleborough)

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