British Police Fell Race 2026 - Edale - Derbyshire

 36th British Police Fell Race Championships 2026 

_{From Edale, Derbyshire}

Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Starting at 1.30pm

• Race History and Status

This is the 36th annual British Police Fell Race. The event is not an official Police Sport UK event. However, it is approved by PSUK Athletics as an additional calendar fixture and liability insurance cover is also provided under the PSUK policy.

• Hosts

The 2026 race will be hosted by members of the Derbyshire Police Athletcs Section. The administration of the event is carried out by Steve Broadbent under strict PSUK guidelines.

• Race Course

The distance will be circa 10 miles and 2000 feet ascent. It will traversing the Kinder Downfall Fell Race Route with some quite testing ascents and decents. This will be a challenging course suited to all standards of athlete. The cut-off is 5.30pm which allows a generous four hours to complete this course.

• Description

A classic, challenging 9.6-mile (15.4 km) course involving road start, open fields, Kinder Reservoir, a steep clough, rocky moorland to the famous Kinder Downfall waterfall, Pennine Way, Kinder Low, and a fast descent back to Edale, offering classic fell running with tough climbs and navigation across Kinder Scout. 

• Race Venue, Race Registration and Presentation Venue

From Newfold Farm Campsite, Edale Village, Hope Valley. S33 7ZD

• Accommodation

As usual, there is no official accommodation provided. Competitors are asked to make their own arrangements. Bed and Breakfast and hotel accommodation can be found in the area by visiting on-line tourist information. There is also camping facilities available at the venue.

• Directions

Sat Nav: Edale Village, Hope Valley S33 7ZD

• Parking

Ample parking. 

• Shower and Changing Facilities

There are toilets provided. There are no competitor changing or showers provided.

• Start List

A start-list will appear on the website once entries start to populate.

• Start

Race start at 1.30pm prompt.

• Map and Course

Distance - 9.6 Miles (15km)

Ascent circa 2000 ft (750m)

A route-map is displayed on the website and shows a proposed route. There may be some changes once we have fully recced the area. Any updates will be notified including checkpoints.

• Route Description

The course is circa 9.6 miles and 2000 feet ascent. It is a very scenic course but has circa 2000 feet ascent so it is a fairly tough, demanding course.

• Maps, Check-Points and Waymarks

A printed map will be provided. The course is considered as a fairly tough, rugged fell terrain. It will be fully way-marked with flags. This is to ensure everyone runs the same course and does not get lost. This said, all competitors must still carry the map provided and be prepared to navigate themselves should flags go missing or in bad weather.

• Portable Sat Nav Devices

Sat Nav devices /mobile phones are permitted and may be used as a back-up to your given map but not relied upon to navigate. Hard copy map provided should be carried throughout the race.

• Novice Runners Challenge

We would like to encourage novice runners to take part in these events. Though the event is traditionally a 'race' it can also be titled as a 'Challenge' and can be run/walked at a progressive pace.

The cut-off time is a generous 4 hours or 5.30pm. This would make it attractive to athletes wishing to complete the course at a steady, but at a progressive and continuous walking pace with few stops. 

Note: The Prize presentation will take place around 4.00pm so likely that walkers will miss the presentation but refreshments and finishing memento will be still available when you finish.

• Competing in Pairs or a Group

There is no objection to competitors completing the course together as a pair or even a group. Each member would enter individually and receive a race number and carry the same kit.

• Compulsory Kit Requirement

Competitors will need to carry all of the following equipment:-

1. Waterproof top and bottom body cover

2. Copy Map (Provided)

3. Compass and Whistle

4. Hat and Gloves

5. Emergency Food

6. Suitable footwear for fell running

This is the kit list, irrespective of good weather.

Each competitor should have navigational skills and be able to use a map and compass if required.

Kit checks will be carried out at registration so please ensure you carry the required kit as outlined above. Any required kit found missing at the end of the race will incur a 30-minute time penalty or possibly disqualification.

• Entry Field

The entry limit is 120. Pre-entry is required, no EOD though substitution of a runner who has dropped out is still an option for forces who have already entered a team before the closing date.

• Registration and Pre-Race Briefing

Registration from 11am in Edale - Pre-Race briefing at 1.15pm. Pecise start point will be advised.

• Post Race Meal and Presentation of Trophies

Soup and a roll will be provided at the venue from 3.00pm at the finish. This will be followed by a formal presentation of trophies and prizes at approximately at 4pm. You may opt out of the post-race food option when you enter.

Note: Cut-off time is 5.30pm so runners/walkers who do not finish by 3.30pm will still recieve a finishing memento and the light refreshments will still be available.

• Trophies/Prizes

Men and Women

Championship Prizes

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Open

1st, 2nd and 3rd - Veteran 40+

Age Catagory Prizes

1st and 2nd - Male and Female

18 - 40, Veteran 45-49, Vet 50-54, Vet 55-59, Vet 60-64, Vet 65-69, Vet 70-75

1st, 2nd and 3rd Open Force Male or Mixed Teams (3 to count) (Lady may be included as the 1st, 2nd or 3rd counter if not in a ladies team)

1st, 2nd and 3rd Ladies Teams (3 to count)

NB: Under FRA Rules the Veteran age is 40+ for both men and women.

Guest/Family Runners: Are not eligible for individual or team qualification or contend for any prizes.

• British Police Fell Race Entry

Entry - to 30/04/2026

    * Including Post-Race Food - £23.00

    * Excluding Post-Race Food - £15

Additional Guests

    * Additional Food for Guests - £8.00

• What you Get

The entry fee covers the cost of:

    * Awards and prizes

    * Individual Race memento

    * Local Craft Beer memento

    * Post-Race water and snack-food

    * Post-Race Presentation Food (if Pre-Booked)

    * General organising costs

    * All event Booking Fees

This event is run by members of the police service on a voluntary basis and we do not make any profit from the event entries. Any surplus funds is put back into supporting the following year event.

• How to Enter

BookItZone Link

We are using this usual BookitZone portal. The company are a reputable, secure, on-line booking service and the entry costs include any booking fees. Your entry data is secure.

• Qualification to Enter

This event is a 'Closed' Race.

Competitors must be fully paid 'police members' of their respective UK Force Sports Clubs and be a police officer, police staff, retired police/police staff (in receipt of a police pension) or member of the special constabulary/police volunteers.

• Family Guests Entry

We now permit Spouse/Partner and Siblings (over 18) of an above defined 'police member' to participate. They compete in the same race but only as a 'Guest Familiy Member' but will not qualify for individual or team prizes.

They may be defined by a Police Sports Club as an 'Honorary Member' so could be entitled to claim their entry from the Club also.

• Pre-Race Recognizance

There are no objections to teams or individuals reconnoitering the course.

• Closing Date

The standard entry closing date is 1 May 2026  - From this date, late entry, EOD and substitutions are acceptable on request to forces who have already pre-entered some runners. However, entrants may not receive a Race Mememnto. Please email me to discuss. Sorry, there are no entry fee refunds but named substitutions to pre-paid entries will be allowed.

• Entry Confirmation

All competitors will receive a confirmation of their entry from BookitZone and ongoing briefing information will be by email and on the event webpage right through to the event.

• Further Event Information

British Police Fell Race Website and Social Media

Facebook - Closed Private Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2237701033168743/

Web - PSUK Athletics - Public Page:

https://www.policesport.uk

What'sApp Group - Private Group

Your mobile will be added to a 2025 Fell Race WhatsApp Group where we can communicate and update on event information. If you wish to opt out of the Group simply do this on WhatsApp.

Finally....

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or require any other information?

• Further information from the Organisers

Overall Coordinator: Steven Broadbent - steve@fellrunner.com - 07974 795466

•   Information about the Overall Event Coordinator:

First PSUK XC event - Hendon 1977 - Competing in NPCCL 1980 onwards

Secretary of the Lancashire Constabulary Athletics Club 1991 - 2025

Experienced road, trail, XC and fell-runner.

Organiser of:

Lakeland Slateman Triathlon 1993, 1994, 1995
Lakeland Slateman Three Peaks 1997, 1998
PSUK 10 Miler Road Race- 1996/2004
PSUK Cross-Country - 2019
PSUK Track and Field - 2009/2017

1993 - 2025 Secreatry of NPCCL

1990 - 1999 British Police Fell Race Committee

2000 - 2026 Organiser of the British Police Fell Races

 

Event Organiser

Name: Steven Broadbent

Information about the organiser: Secretary of the Lancashire Constabulary Athletics Club 1990 - 2023

Experienced road, trail, XC and fell runner.

NPCCL Secretary 1994 - 2023
Northern Police Trail League - 2021 - 2024

Organiser of the Lakeland Slateman Triathlon 1993, 1994, 199

Link to events website: https://www.slateman.co.uk/psuk/psuk-fell-26.htm