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Running · Ultra Marathons
The Fellsman 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 24 April 2027
- Location
- Ingleton to Threshfield, North Yorkshire, UK
- Distance
- 61 mi / 98.2 km
The Fellsman: expected 24 April 2027, 61 miles, from Ingleton, North Yorkshire. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
The Fellsman Race Timeline
226 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
The Fellsman: quick answers
When is the next The Fellsman?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent The Fellsman was Saturday, 24 April 2027, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
Where does The Fellsman start and finish?
The Fellsman starts at Ingleton, North Yorkshire and finishes at Threshfield, North Yorkshire.
How many miles is The Fellsman?
The Fellsman is 61 miles (98.2km).
How much elevation gain does The Fellsman have?
The Fellsman has approximately 11000ft of total elevation gain. 11,000ft (3,353m) of ascent across 61 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 180ft of climb per mile. The going: yorkshire dales fell and moorland — bog, limestone, tussock and steep grass, self-navigated.
How much does The Fellsman cost to enter?
Entry through SI Entries. Entries for the 2026 edition closed a week before race day — check the official site for the 2027 window.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 24 April 2027
- Distance
- 61 miles / 98.2km
- Location
- Ingleton to Threshfield, North Yorkshire, UK
- Start Point
- Ingleton, North Yorkshire
- Finish Point
- Threshfield, North Yorkshire
- Elevation gain
- 11000 ft (3353m)
- Surface
- Yorkshire Dales fell and moorland — bog, limestone, tussock and steep grass, self-navigated
- Cut-off time
- Strict cut-offs apply at named checkpoints, and any entrant arriving after the stated time is compulsorily retired.
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry through SI Entries. Entries for the 2026 edition closed a week before race day — check the official site for the 2027 window.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through The Fellsman.
The Fellsman Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
The Fellsman Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Ingleton, North Yorkshire and finishing at Threshfield, North Yorkshire. 11000 ft of total elevation gain across 61 miles.
Is The Fellsman flat?
11,000ft (3,353m) of ascent across 61 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 180ft of climb per mile. The going: yorkshire dales fell and moorland — bog, limestone, tussock and steep grass, self-navigated.
The Fellsman Course Profile
11000 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Ingleton, North Yorkshire
Start line.
Where The Fellsman starts and finishes
The Fellsman starts at Ingleton, North Yorkshire and finishes at Threshfield, North Yorkshire. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full The Fellsman Route Breakdown
A 61-mile point-to-point across the Yorkshire Dales from Ingleton to Threshfield, with over 11,000ft of climb and 25 hilltop and roadside checkpoints. It takes in Ingleborough, Whernside and Buckden Pike, and it is self-navigated — there is no marked course. One of the oldest and most respected long-distance challenge events in Britain, run under LDWA traditions rather than as a commercial race.
The Fellsman Pace Calculator & Splits
The Fellsman Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
3:56
Average pace / km
2:27
The Fellsman Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 2:57 | 1:50 | 9:10 | 18:20 | 38:41 | 55:00 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 3:12 | 1:59 | 9:56 | 19:52 | 41:54 | 59:35 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 3:27 | 2:08 | 10:42 | 21:23 | 45:08 | 1:04:10 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 3:41 | 2:18 | 11:28 | 22:55 | 48:21 | 1:08:46 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 3:56 | 2:27 | 12:13 | 24:27 | 51:35 | 1:13:21 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 4:11 | 2:36 | 12:59 | 25:59 | 54:48 | 1:17:56 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 4:26 | 2:45 | 13:45 | 27:30 | 58:02 | 1:22:31 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 4:40 | 2:54 | 14:31 | 29:02 | 1:01:15 | 1:27:06 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 4:55 | 3:03 | 15:17 | 30:34 | 1:04:28 | 1:31:41 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 5:25 | 3:22 | 16:48 | 33:37 | 1:10:55 | 1:40:51 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 5:54 | 3:40 | 18:20 | 36:40 | 1:17:22 | 1:50:01 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 6:24 | 3:58 | 19:52 | 39:44 | 1:23:49 | 1:59:11 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 6:53 | 4:17 | 21:23 | 42:47 | 1:30:16 | 2:08:21 | 7:00:00 |
The Fellsman Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Fellsman finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Fellsman finish
9:46:51
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag The Fellsman, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyThe Fellsman Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Ingleton, North Yorkshire
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Fellsman
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 61-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Ingleton, North Yorkshire with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
61-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
The Fellsman Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running The Fellsman for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Fellsman fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the The Fellsman is run off-road (Yorkshire Dales fell and moorland — bog, limestone, tussock and steep grass, self-navigated), so local traffic is unaffected.
The Fellsman Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official The Fellsman site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.