62nd 3 Peaks Cyclo-cross

The 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross is staged in the Yorkshire Dales National Park every year at the end of September. It is the toughest and biggest Cyclo-Cross event in the UK.

• Regulations and Instructions: If you are considering doing this event you should familiarise yourself with the 2026-62nd -3-Peaks-Cyclocross-Race-regulations-and-Instructions-MAY 26
• Minimum Age: Riders must be 16 by the 31st December in the year of the race.
• Start time: ALL RIDERS WILL START AT 9.30AM. Line up in estimated finish time order - signs will be on display.
• Race distance is 38 miles, of which 34 is rideable (20 cross and 18 road) and 5000 feet of climbing (see course details for further information).
• Neutralised start for 5.5km (led by the safety car) for safety reasons because of the nature of the local roads.
• Only competitors riding cyclo-cross bikes with drop handlebars will be allowed to take part. Mountain bikes (or any other type of two-wheeled transport) are not permitted and anyone who appears (in the opinion of the race officials) to contravene this rule will be disqualified and/or prevented from taking part in the race.
• Certificates will be awarded to competitors completing the course in the following times: Elite Class under 3 hours 30mins, 1st Class under 4 hours, 2nd Class under 5 hours, Merit all other finishers
• 2026 Entry fees: U23's & U18's - £50.00 - All other age groups - £90.00 plus optional donation to rescue and communications services.
• Live race results & safety monitoring  by SPORTident.