Buckden Pike Fell Race
Take on the Buckden Pike fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, a steep 6 km route with about 486 m of climb that starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green. Entry on the day is £7 as part of the village gala; parking is limited so use the designated car park.
Event overview
Buckden Pike is a fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, England, held on Sat 20 Jun 2026. The race starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green (BD23 5JA, grid reference SD942773). The route covers a distance of 6 km (3.7 miles) with approximately 486 m (1594 ft) of climb. The event is listed in category AS with skills marked as PM. Minimum age for entry is 16. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Entry and logistics
Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted with a fee of £7.00. Team entries are not allowed and there are no junior races. The event takes place during the village gala; competitors are asked not to make reconnaissance visits before race day where the course crosses private land. Parking in Buckden is severely restricted and a designated car park should be used. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Start Time: 2:00 pm
Entry Fee: £7.00
Minimum age to enter: 16