The Three Peaks Race

This Race involves three separate climbs to above 2,000 feet (610m) over the Yorkshire mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.

The Three Peaks Race has long been recognised as one of the best organised mountain races in the United Kingdom and has featured on British television several times. For details of the Race visit www.threepeaksrace.org.uk Invitations offering free accommodation will be issued to selected elite mountain runners and it is hoped that many other European mountain runners will take this opportunity of visiting the beautiful Yorkshire Dales in springtime.

Date of the Event: Saturday, 26th April 2008

Prize Fund: £5,000 (7,400 Euros)

Race Souvenir and free Barbeque Supper for all runners

Course Distance: 24 miles (39km)

Total height climbed: 4,550 feet (1,400m)

Fully marked from Thursday, 24th April 2008

Records: Andy Peace – 2hrs 46m 03sec, Sarah Rowell – 3hrs 16m 29sec

Entries: On-line at: www.threepeaksrace.org.uk

Closing date Saturday: 22nd March 2008

Entry Fee: Overseas competitors: £20.00 (30 Euros)

Members of United Kingdom Athletics affiliated Clubs and

Fell Running Association members: £20.00 (30 Euros)

Unattached runners: £25.00 (United Kingdom runners only)

Location of the Event: Horton-in-Ribblesdale, which is located seven miles (11.2km)

north of Settle, North Yorkshire, England.

Grid reference SD 807 727

Pour tous les informations cherchez le site web www.threepeaksrace.org.uk

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