Yorkshire Three Peaks Fell Race: First staged 70 years ago in 1954

2024-04-27 2,453

It is a landmark year for the participants of the Three Peaks Fell Race.

It was first staged 70 years ago in 1954. This year’s event which was held on Saturday was only the 68th, given that Foot and Mouth disease and the pandemic meant two of the annual events had to be cancelled.

But still more than 800 people aged 18 to mid-70s lined up for one of the most demanding races in the country.