Race Categories

Category A

at least 250 ft (76.2 m) of ascent per mile (1.6 km)

should not have more than 20% of the race distance on road

should be at least one mile in length

at least 125 ft (38.1 m) of ascent per mile (1.6 km)

should not have more than 30% of the race distance on road

at least 100 ft (30.5 m) of ascent per mile (1.6 km)

should not have more than 40% of the race distance on road

should contain some genuine fell terrain

for Long - over 12 miles (19.3 km)

for Medium - over 6 miles (9.6 km)

for Short - less than 6 miles (9.6 km)