Time: The senior race will be on Sunday 5th March 2023 with the massed start at 11.30am prompt. Please arrive in good time to pick up your number from the race registration, ideally before 11:00am.

FRA Rules: The event is run under FRA rules. Runners are must read the principles of fell running and the requirements for runners including the recent rule changes. These include the full FRA safety kit that you must bring on the day.

2023 Yorkshire Senior & U23 Fell Running Championship race: To be included in the Championship race, on the entry link please select 'Yes' on the 'Qualification for the Yorkshire County Championships' Question. For more information please contact - Eileen & David Woodhead B.E.M. Tel: 01535 669100. For updated information see; www.woodentops.org.uk.

Kit List: Please bring with you all the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit List detailed in the requirements for runners on the day. This includes waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood), hat, gloves and whistle. Please be aware that use of any GPS watch or device (or equivalent) for navigation is strictly forbidden in all FRA races. There will be random checks on the day.

Course: Although short, the course is demanding with some challenging descents and is therefore not suitable for beginners. See the description and course map here.

Location: The Race HQ will be at Wells Road, Ilkley. OS Map Grid Ref: SE117471, nearest postcode LS29 9RF. Please approach via Ilkley not over Keighley Gate Road by car. The race HQ is only a 10 minute walk from Ilkley Train & Bus stations.

There are no Junior Races for 2023.

Cut-off: There will be a 1 hour cut-off at the Rocky Valley Marshal point, about the halfway point of the course. Any runners outside of 1 hour at this point will be instructed to retire from the race. Please respect the marshal’s decision.

Safety: Please be aware that Fell Running comes with risks. Please look after each other on the course. If you see a fellow runner in trouble please follow these guidelines as best you can and let the nearest marshal know. Please also be aware of the dangers of Hypothermia.

Abandonment: Any runner deciding to abandon the race after they have picked up their number must notify the race organiser as soon as possible.

Runners need to be 16 or over on the day of the race. Runners under 18 who have entered online must bring a completed FRA Parental Consent Process and Form on the day to demonstrate that they have approval from a parent/guardian. This must be presented at race registration.

Course Records: Male 35:31 Simon Bailey 2004; Female 42:03 Emma Clayton 2014

Prizes: Trophies for 1st man & 1st lady.

Cancellation: In the event of severe weather or other circumstances forcing cancellation, this will be notified here, social media and local clubs will be advised.

No Smoking: Since 2013 we have had to obtain SSSI consent from Natural England for the event to proceed: one of the conditions set by them is that a no smoking policy is introduced for spectators, event organisers and participants.

Volunteering: If you are unable to run the race but would like to be involved feel free to sign-up as a Marshal or Volunteer Click here for SignUp.

Still got a question? See if it’s been answered on the FRA forums, ask it there, or email the RO, Peter: IMFR@ilkleyharriers.org.uk