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25 May, 2025

Hallam Chase 2025

Runners competing in the 2012 Hallam Chase — Runners competing in the Hallam Chase

This Tuesday, 27th May, all eyes will be on Crosspool for the 2025 Hallam Chase.

At the newly adjusted start time of 7:30pm, runners will set off from the Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground. The challenging route takes them down Den Bank, through the Rivelin Valley, and up to Stannington Church, before retracing the same path back. Covering 3¼ miles with 800 feet of climb, the race promises a true test of endurance.

Organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by the Hallam Cricket Club, the Hallam Chase holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous fell race in the world, with records dating back to 1862. Though it has occasionally been paused due to world wars, diseases, and the COVID-19 pandemic, it is estimated to have been run around 150 times by 2024. Open to male and female runners who are members of a South Yorkshire running club, the event draws 50 to 80 participants each year. Notably, there is no entry on the day.

While originally a 10-mile loop, the race has evolved to a 3.25-mile out-and-back course between the Hallam Cricket Ground and Stannington Church. With its steep climbs and grassy paths, it remains a demanding challenge, suitable only for runners aged 18 and older.

The event follows a handicap system, where slower runners start first, followed by faster competitors, leading to a thrilling finale with multiple runners crossing the finish line together. A dedicated team of around 40 volunteers—many former runners themselves—help make the race possible, providing crucial support to ensure the event’s continued success and fostering the close-knit Hallam Chase community.

25 May, 2024

HALLAM CHASE, TUESDAY 28th May 2024

Hallam Chase Fell Race is the oldest continuously run Fell Race in the world.
95 Runners will set off from Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground, Sandygate Road at 7.30 pm this TUESDAY 28th May 2024

The Hallam Chase, a time-honoured tradition dating back to 1862, is a testament to the enduring spirit of community and athletic excellence in Sheffield.
Organized by the Hallamshire Harriers, this challenging 3¼ mile race with an 800-foot climb is a highlight for local runners and spectators alike.

The event, which starts and finishes at the historic Crosspool football ground, home to Hallam Football/Cricket Club, takes participants on a scenic yet demanding route down Coldwell Lane, Den Bank, the Rivelin Valley, and up Tofts Lane. The record to beat, set by Trevor Wright in 1968, stands at a swift 19 minutes and 42 seconds.

This race not only offers a rigorous physical challenge but also serves as a living link to the area’s rich sporting heritage.
For those looking to be part of this celebrated race, whether as competitors or supporters, further details are available on the official Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers website.

27 May, 2023

HALLAM CHASE, TUESDAY 30th May 2023

Hallam Chase Fell Race is the oldest continuously run Fell Race in the world.

This annually run race over a 3¼ mile-long course with 800 feet of climb, organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club, takes place this Tuesday, 30th May.

Runners set off from Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground at 8 pm, go down Coldwell Lane, Den Bank through the Rivelin Valley, and up Tofts Lane to Stannington Church gates, before returning by the same route.

This heritage-related event goes back as far as 1862.
The current record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.
Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers website.

14 May, 2018

Hallam Chase fell race returns to Crosspool on Tuesday 29 May

On Tuesday 29 May the annual fell race organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club returns to Crosspool.

At 8pm on the Tuesday evening after the second bank holiday in May, runners set off from Hallam Football/Cricket Club’s Sandygate ground, go down Den Bank through the Rivelin Valley and up to Stannington church, before returning by the same route. The Hallam Chase run 3¼ miles long, with 800 feet of climb.

The record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.

Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers websites.

22 May, 2017

Hallam Chase fell race returns to Crosspool on Tuesday 30 May

On Tuesday 30 May the annual fell race organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club returns to Crosspool.

The record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.

Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers websites.

7 Mar, 2016

Police appeal: man suffers life-threatening injuries in Sandygate collision

A 34-year-old man is currently in hospital in a life threatening condition after the car he was travelling in crashed into a wall in Crosspool.

At around 10.45pm last night (Sunday, 6 March), the man was driving a blue Ford Puma along Sandygate Road towards Crosspool, when he was in collision with the kerb and is believed to have lost control of the car, close to the junction with Hallam Chase.

The car then rolled and was in collision with a wall, throwing him from the car.

He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1136 of 6 March 2016.

Appeal on South Yorkshire Police website

25 May, 2015

Hallam Chase returns to Crosspool on Tuesday

Tuesday evening sees the historic Hallam Chase return to Crosspool, an annual fell race organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club.

At 8pm on the Tuesday evening after the second bank holiday in May, runners set off from Hallam football/cricket club’s Sandygate ground, go down Den Bank through the Rivelin Valley and up to Stannington church, before returning by the same route. The run 3¼ miles long, with 800 feet of climb.

In 2014 Michael Twigg took first prize. The record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.

Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers websites.

27 May, 2014

Historic Hallam Chase fell race returns to Crosspool tonight

This evening sees the historic Hallam Chase return to Crosspool, an annual fell race organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club.

In 2013 John Alexander took first prize. The record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.

Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers websites.

2 Jun, 2013

Hallam Chase 2013 report and results

A good turnout of 57 runners endured the grey drizzle to compete in the 2013 Hallam Chase in Crosspool last week.

Den Bank was greasy but the rest of the route was good underfoot and allowed John Alexander (CGCC) to lead the men home and Katy Bennett (Dark Peak), the ladies. Peter Stenton (Dark Peak) retained the youngest runners prize and Gerry Lax (Dark Peak) the oldest.

Being handicapped, with the slower runners off first and the fastest 10-15 minutess later, the actual fastest runners was David Lunn (Dark Peak) in a time of 24 minutes 22 seconds. John Spencer ranked the runners in the handicap and deserves praise as the runners returned in a good group.

Prizes where donated by local solicitors, Taylor and Emmet. They have helped out for many years; without their generosity the event wouldn’t work as well.

Next year’s event will be on Tuesday 27 May 2014 (and for those who want to prepare its Tuesday 26 May for 2015!)

Thanks also go to Richard Storer and the Hallam Cricket Club for hosting the event, Ian and Judy Thomas for managing the results, plus Les Outwin and David Price for officiating.

The event now has a website www.thehallamchase.org.uk containing event information and recent results. Hallamshire Harriers, who marshal the event, train in Hillsborough Tuesday and Thursday evening and can be contacted via www.hallamshireharriers.co.uk.

Hallam Chase 2013 results (PDF, 45KB)

14 May, 201328 May, 2013

Historic Hallam Chase fell race returns to Crosspool on Tuesday 28 May

Tuesday 28 May sees the historic Hallam Chase return to Crosspool, an annual fell race organised by Hallamshire Harriers and hosted by Hallam Cricket Club.

The record time of 19 minutes 42 seconds was set in 1968 by Trevor Wright.

Find out more on the Hallam Chase and Hallamshire Harriers websites.