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

Category B

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

Category C

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

Category L

for Long - over 12 miles (19.3 km)

Category M

for Medium - over 6 miles (9.6 km)

Category S

for Short - less than 6 miles (9.6 km)