Fell runs

Fell runs

The UK's most comprehensive calendar of fell runs, running up and down hills in some of the UK's most remote and rugged terrain. Search by date, location or map to find a fell run near you or browse to discover your perfect event.

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Fell runs in the UK

Fell running involves running up hills or mountains and sometimes involves an element of navigation. Fell funs are closely associated with northern England, especially around the Lake District. Select your location for fell runs in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Fell runs in 2025

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Aim for the skies on this exciting race to the summit of Skiddaw, the 6th tallest mountain in England, and back again on a tough hill climb. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Fri 16 May
  • £42.50-£47.50
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | Skiddaw Mountain Run

Aim for the skies on this exciting race to the summit of Skiddaw, the 6th tallest mountain in England, and back again on a tough hill climb. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 20 km fell running + 1070 m ascent
Leg 1 runner - ascent only, Leg 2 runner - descent only. Electronic timing with RaceTek gives up, down and overall splits.
  • Wed 9 Jul
  • £15
Denbigh, Clwyd, UK

The Jubilee Relay, Moel Famau

Leg 1 runner - ascent only, Leg 2 runner - descent only. Electronic timing with RaceTek gives up, down and overall splits.

  • 5 miles trail running
Wales' spectacular mountain half marathon! A tough route with over 1,192m of ascent, most of which is up Wales’ highest peak, with incredible views all the way to Anglesey and a downhill finish too.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £44.99-£49.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Half Marathon Eryri

Wales' spectacular mountain half marathon! A tough route with over 1,192m of ascent, most of which is up Wales’ highest peak, with incredible views all the way to Anglesey and a downhill finish too.

  • 12.9 miles trail running
40K of skyline racing circling Ogwen and one of the trail running events as part of the Snowman multi-activity weekend.
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £74.99-£80.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 40K

40K of skyline racing circling Ogwen and one of the trail running events as part of the Snowman multi-activity weekend.

  • 40 km trail running
Skyline racing in Ogwen over 25K and one of the trail running events as part of the Snowman multi-activity weekend.
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £49.99-£55.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 25K

Skyline racing in Ogwen over 25K and one of the trail running events as part of the Snowman multi-activity weekend.

  • 25 km trail running
2 HillForts returns! The course is a toughie, involving 2500ft of ascent, taking in the 2 HillForts of Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau in the Clwydian Range AONB. Runners of all abilities are invited.
  • Sun 7 Sep
  • £12
Denbigh, Clwyd, UK

2 HillForts Hill Race

2 HillForts returns! The course is a toughie, involving 2500ft of ascent, taking in the 2 HillForts of Moel Arthur and Penycloddiau in the Clwydian Range AONB. Runners of all abilities are invited.

  • 9 miles fell running
A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.
  • Thu 11 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £250-£1,250
London, UK

Run2Paris

A team of 5. A half marathon every day for 4 days. You have just Run2Paris! This is your next great running adventure where you'll camp under the stars on a road trip like no other.

  • 4 days multi terrain running
Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is a cracking 10K route which takes you to the top of Moel Famau, the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £20.50
Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Town to Tower 10K | Ruthin to Moel Famau Uphill Race

Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is a cracking 10K route which takes you to the top of Moel Famau, the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.

  • 10 km fell running + 550 m ascent
On foot from the very top of the Lake District to the very bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular!
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £130-£160
Caldbeck, Cumbria, UK

Lakes in a Day

On foot from the very top of the Lake District to the very bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular!

  • 50 miles trail running
  • Sat 25 Jan
  • £8-£10
Tywyn, Gwynedd, UK

Ras Tarrenhendre Fell Race

The second race in the Meirionnydd - Winter Race Series.

  • 6 miles fell running
  • Sun 26 Jan
  • £20
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Wilmot Wander | Runners

The event is organised by leaders from the 27th Derby (Chaddesden) Scout Group.

  • 32 miles fell running
  • Sun 26 Jan
  • £11
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

Tigger Tor

2025 marks the 40th outing for the Tigger Tor Fell Race – the first race of the year in the Totley AC Race Series.

  • 8.8 miles fell running
  • Sat 8 Feb
  • £7-£10
Kidderminster, Shropshire, UK

Titterstone Clee

Distance: 4.1km Total ascent: 229m

  • 4.1 km fell running
  • Sun 9 Feb
  • £14-£16
Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK

Windy Hill

Windy Hill is a challenging winter running event set in the scenic landscape above Saddleworth.

  • 12 miles fell running
  • Sun 9 Feb
  • £12.50-£15
Church Stretton, Shropshire, UK

Long Mynd Valleys

Long Mynd Valleys

  • 18 km fell running
  • Sun 16 Feb
  • £5-£7.50
Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK

Midgley Moor

A short but well formed whizz up down and around Midgley Moor with route choices across paths and heather moorland.

  • 5 miles fell running
  • Sun 16 Feb
  • £5-£10
Mirfield, West Yorkshire, UK

David Bell Memorial Hoppits Hill Races | Senior Race

Seniors and Juniors races, these are great short races up and around the woods and farmland of Hopton near Mirfield.

  • 4.85 km fell running
  • Fri 28 Feb
  • £6.50
Darwen, Lancashire, UK

Mr Sparkle's Dark 'Un

An exciting headtorch fell race from the Royal Hotel, Tockholes.

  • 8.1 km fell running
  • Sat 1 Mar
  • £27-£29
Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK

Saddleworth Ten Res’s | Run

A true moorland classic

  • 26 miles fell running
  • Sat 1 Mar
  • £20-£35
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Snow Running | Short Course

The experience of running in the snow at night in the Scottish Mountains makes snow running a unique event in the UK Hill Running Calendar.

  • 6.5 km fell running
  • Sat 1 Mar
  • £20-£35
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK

Snow Running | Long Course

The experience of running in the snow at night in the Scottish Mountains makes snow running a unique event in the UK Hill Running Calendar.

  • 11.5 km fell running
  • Sun 2 Mar
  • £13-£14
Congleton, Cheshire, UK

Cloud 9 Hill Race

A Fell Race organised by Congleton Harriers

  • 9 miles fell running
  • Sun 9 Mar
  • £6-£7
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race

This race is a 6.5 mile fell race on boggy, rough moorland on the edge of the Pennines.

  • 6.5 miles fell running
  • Sat 22 Mar
  • £9-£18
Otley, West Yorkshire, UK

We Need to Talk About Chevin & Chevin is BS | Chevin is BS

We Need To Talk About Chevin is to put simply the worst possible scenario when touring the Chevin.

  • 10 km fell running
  • Sat 22 Mar
  • £9-£18
Otley, West Yorkshire, UK

We Need to Talk About Chevin & Chevin is BS | We Need to Talk About Chevin

We Need To Talk About Chevin is to put simply the worst possible scenario when touring the Chevin.

  • 14 km fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr
  • £20-£25
Delph, Greater Manchester, UK

Five Trig Points

A fantastic route following footpaths and trails including parts of the Pennine Way, visiting 5 local trig points around Delph, Saddleworth.18 miles (ish) with 3000 feet of ascent.

  • 19 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr
  • £50-£60
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Endurance Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 28 miles trail running
  • Sat 5 Apr
  • £32-£38
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Standard Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 22 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr
  • £25-£32
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Ridge Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 16 miles fell running
  • Sat 5 Apr
  • £40-£45
Brecon, Powys, UK

Black Dragon Challenge | Mountain Rescue Guided Ridge Route

The challenge which starts and finishes at Llangorse Community Centre follows the high ridges of the challenging Black Mountains.

  • 16 miles fell running