Where can I find the Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThree Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K
This race edition
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Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £172
Official entry requirements ↗Data current as of
Decision summary
Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 5:39/km
- Entry fee
- £42
- Evidence depth
- 44 verified facts
3:40:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 13% of comparable known fees
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K has known course details for its 39k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 38.9 km
- Terrain
- Fell, Trail
- Scenery
- Mountain, Countryside, Parkland, Moorland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K?
The Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 1,608 m.
Where does the Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K route go?
The Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K route starts at Horton-in-Ribblesdale event field and finishes at Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Underfoot, expect off-road fell terrain (open moorland, paths and bridleways). It passes Pen-y-ghent, Ribblehead, Whernside, Chapel-le-Dale (Hill Inn) and Ingleborough. course record 2:29:53 set by Jeff Norman in 1974.
What should runners know on race day for the Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K?
Electronic dibber issued at registration; competitors check in electronically at each main checkpoint.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Countryside
- Parkland
- Moorland
Atmosphere
- Competitive
- Wilderness
- Community
Terrain
- Fell
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 1,608 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:53:28 (Thomas Roach)
- Women's course record
- 3:34:36 (Holly Wootten)
- Field size
- Field limited to around 1,000 runners (limit introduced in 2008); the race regularly fills to capacity
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Qualification entry: Entry requirement held: Completion of at least one FRA event (AL, AM or BL category) or an off-road race of at least 25km with 700m ascent within the last two years.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 3:40:00
- Qualification status
- Entry restricted to qualified fell runners: aged 18+, having completed within the last two years an FRA AL/AM/BL event or an off Road race of at least 25km with 700m ascent, and complying with FRA rules
- Prior experience
- Completion of at least one FRA event (AL, AM or BL category) or an off-road race of at least 25km with 700m ascent within the last two years
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Electronic dibber issued at registration; competitors check in electronically at each main checkpoint
- Race village
- No
Access and course status
- Start
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale event field
- Finish
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale
- Nearest station
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale station; Ribblehead station also serves the route
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Off Road fell terrain (open moorland, paths and bridleways)
- Landmarks
- Pen-y-ghent, Ribblehead, Whernside, Chapel-le-Dale (Hill Inn), Ingleborough, Sulber Nick
- Notable features
- A Junior Races programme and a Relay Race are also held alongside the main race at Horton-in-Ribblesdale
- 24.2 mile fell race over the three peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough with roughly 1,596m (5,236ft) of ascent
- classic UK fell-running classic
- Mandatory kit required: full waterproof body cover with hood, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle and emergency food
- GPS navigation, headphones, poles and dogs are not permitted
- Water and limited drinks at Ribblehead and Hill Inn checkpoints, with limited drinks at Sulber Nick (34km)
- competitors carry their own collapsible cup/soft flask
- Recognised internationally as a UTMB Index race and counts towards the World Mountain Running rankings
- course record 2:29:53 set by Jeff Norman in 1974
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £42 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £172 |
More race details
How much does the Three Peaks Race (Horton-in-Ribblesdale) 39K cost?
The adult entry fee is £42, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £172 including modelled travel and accommodation.