Friday, December 18, 2026
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Silent Night Race is a 6.6km fell race with 370m ascent, run entirely in the dark on an unmarked route to the summit of Chapelfell Top. Organised by Durham Fell Runners and licensed by the Fell Runners Association, it requires competitors to have verifiable off-path navigation experience.
6.6km with 370m ascent
Run entirely in the dark
Rough pathless ground
Summit of Chapelfell Top (703m)
Qualification
Start / Finish
Chatterbox Cafe, 11 Market Place, St. Johns Chapel, Weardale, DL13 1QF
Chatterbox Cafe, 11 Market Place, St. Johns Chapel, Weardale, DL13 1QF
What to bring
Map (provided at registration)
Compass (suitable for navigation)
Whistle
Head torch
Spare head torch
Waterproof top with integral hood and taped seams
Waterproof bottoms with taped seams
Emergency food
Gloves
Hat
Emergency bivvy bag (not a blanket)
Spare warm insulated top and spare full length tights in a waterproof bag
Mobile phone with race organiser's number stored (07739462684)
What you get
Map provided at registration
On the day
Toilets
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
You must provide verifiable evidence of completing two events which include off-path navigation, such as Mountain Marathons, orienteering events, or AL Lakeland (or similar) races. Trail races, sky races, and short fell races will not be accepted.
No, the route is unmarked. Participants must navigate using map and compass.
St. Johns Chapel, United Kingdom
Friday, December 18, 2026
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€9
entry fee