Ascent 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

Distance Categories

Category L

• 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)