Three Peaks Race Logo

The 54th Annual 3 Peaks Race
Saturday 26th. April 2008

WRMA logo


Entry enquiries
Bryan Speight
Tel: 01423 711372

General enquiries
Paul Dennison
Tel: 01943 872020

Russell Beresford

Russell Beresford - newcomer 2006

Runner Information

Entry details to the 54th Three Peaks Race can be viewed here: Entry List

Please make a note of your Race Number and bring it with you to Registration together with proof of identity.

On-line substitution closed on the 14th April and no substitutions can be made on Race Day

Please read the Registration and Competitor Information below - an information desk will be in the main event marquee for any help you require on the day.

We look forward to welcoming you to Yorkshire.

Click below to link to the maps of Horton in Ribblesdale, Ribblehead and Hill Inn and the Main Event Field Layout:

Village Maps Start Field Layout

Registration Information

• Registration is open on Race Day Saturday 26 April 2008 from 07:00 to 09:40am

• On arrival at the Start/Finish field please head for Registration which will be in the main event marquee

• Please bring proof of identity and your Race Number

• Registration desks will be marked in Race Number order split into groups of 100 (1-99, 100-199, 200-299 etc)

• When you register you will receive your Race Pack containing your Race Number and pins to attach, Race Safety Information, Race Programme, Sportident timing Dibber with lanyard, luggage label (for left luggage) and Hog Roast Voucher

• Once you have collected your pack you must activate your Sportident timing Dibber by dibbing in the control boxes immediately behind the registration desks. Once activated please collect your ‘Goody’ bag as you exit the marquee

• If you would like to leave any kit with us to be available at the finish please pack in a strong bag, attach the luggage label from your Race Pack and deposit your bag in the left luggage marquee adjacent to the main marquee. You will need proof of identity to collect.

• Competitors own drinks will be transported to Ribblehead and Hill Inn checkpoints. If you would like to use this service - please clearly mark your drink with your Race Number and place in one of the labelled boxes provided outside the registration marquee before 09:30am. If possible use a throwaway container (they can get lost)!

• At the start there will be lines marked for estimated finishing time – please be ready to assemble from 09:45am

• Race day programme timing will be as follows:

07:00am Registration Opens

09:30am Drinks deposit for Ribblehead and Hill Inn closes

09:40am Registration CLOSES

09:45am Kit Check and Introduction of Runners

09:50am Assemble at start line in estimated finishing time order

10:00am Race start

Competitor Information

• Read and be fully aware of the Three Peaks Race rules

• Make sure you have the required safety equipment with you at all times during the race. A random kit check will be carried immediately before the start and you may be required to show this at any point around the course!!

• The whole course is flagged, taped and marshalled. You MUST stay on the flagged sections at all times. Do not be tempted to take any short cuts, you will be disqualified if seen.

• You will be required to electronically register at each main checkpoint. Have your dibber ready as you approach the checkpoint and be prepared to also show your race number.

• On road sections you must respect the Highway Code and please be aware of traffic. The road section from the track exit from Lodge Hall to Ribblehead (approximately 1.5km) will be coned and taped to provide a single file enclosed section which you must not leave and will be marshalled.

• Except for this section and the start all other road sections will be marshalled road crossings. In the event of difficulty with traffic, the marshals may have to stop competitors for a short time to allow traffic to flow – this will be a last resort - please be patient and understanding.

• Off road please respect the country code. Some of the course paths are limestone which can be very slippery, please be wary on these sections.

• Doctors will be on duty at the start/finish, Ribblehead, Hill Inn and Sulber Nick.

• The cut off times are Ribblehead 12.10 and Hill Inn 13.30 (or 2h 10m and 3h 30m respectively after the start), If you are outside these times you will be instructed to retire – Please respect the marshals decision.

• You can only retire voluntarily at the main valley checkpoints which are Ribblehead and Hill Inn, and at the finish.

• In the event of retiring you MUST inform the valley checkpoint leader and wait at the checkpoint to be transported back to the finish by the race official minibus – You are strongly advised not to make your own way to the finish

• Once at the finish you MUST inform race control of your retirement

• Intermediate drink stations will be at High Birkwith (12km) and Sulber Nick (34km)

• At the finish you will be given your personal time printout. Only limited full printed results will be available on the day but full results will be available on Saturday evening or Sunday on the Sportident website www.sportident.co.uk or soon after on this website

• Your race number can be used as a voucher to the value of £1 to buy refreshments at the pavilion near the top of the finish field.

• At Ribblehead and Hill Inn we have made special arrangements for spectator parking. At Ribblehead this will be free and on the spare land turning left just after passing under the railway bridge going towards Hill Inn from Ribblehead.

At Hill Inn there will be a charge and parking will be on the field opposite the Hill Inn pub and immediately adjacent to the checkpoint, refreshments will also be available here. Toilets will be available at both parking areas.