Litton Birks Fell Race 2026
The Litton Birks Fell Race is a challenging fell running event set in the picturesque Litton, Skipton, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This AS race features a senior course of approximately 5 km with around 362 m of ascent. A new course was adopted in 2024.
Junior Races
In addition to the senior race, there are several junior races with varying distances and climbs:
- U9: 0.8 km, 22 m ascent
- U12: 1.6 km, 63 m ascent
- U14: 1.9 km, 103 m ascent
- U17: 3.2 km, 219 m ascent
Junior race age categories are based on age on May 1st, 2025, with a minimum age of six years on the day of the event.
Event Details
- Organizer: Litton Birks
- Location: Queens Arms Pub, Litton, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 5QJ
- Registration: From 9:30 AM
- Junior Races Start: 10:30 AM
- Senior Race Start: Not before 12:00 PM (Noon)
- Prize Giving: At the Queens Arms pub
Entry Fees
- Seniors (FRA Member): £5.00
- Seniors (Non-Member): £6.00
- Juniors: £3.00 (entry on the day only)
Entries for seniors open on November 22nd, 2025, and close on November 19th, 2026. Minimum age for the senior race is 17 years.
Mandatory Kit
Competitors must be prepared to carry the following items:
- Map
- Compass
- Whistle
- Waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams
- Waterproof bottoms with taped seams
- Hat
- Gloves
Parking is available in a field approximately 300m from the start. Competitors are advised to car share where possible. Pre-booking is essential for those wishing to eat at the Queens Arms pub.