The main prizes will be given on a cumulative basis with a Grand Prix Prize awarded to THE CHAMP who does best over the three races. There will be smaller awards to the winners of each individual event.

TTT 2011

The Wharfedale TTT (or Triple T’s) as it is affectionately known, is a weekend racing and camping adventure held annually in early July in the delightful Dales village of Kettlewell. Held annually since 1996, this race-fest takes its name from the running terrain covered; Tarmac, Trail and Tussock. At a small charge, campers have exclusive use of a field nestled behind the village’s church, just a snicket’s walk away from a very fine pub; The Kings Head, one of the three village pubs. Toilets, showers and refreshments are also readily available.

Friday night’s race sets the tone at 8pm, with a 2.5 mile uphill road race taking runners up a breathtakingly long, steep and withering road to the race’s hot finish up at Park Rash. It’s then a quick descent to the pub to refuel on beer and fine pub fodder.

After a lazy morning swapping racing advice, searching for pins and feeling nervous about the task ahead, Saturday’s race is the biggie; a 12.5 mile ‘A’ class ‘Medium’ fell race that starts without empathy straight up the mass of Cam Head. This is an unforgiving race that really does present the promised ‘Tussocks’ around the soggy area aptly called ‘Hag Dyke’. Fell experience and navigation skills are needed as the race spans over the challenging terrain of Great Whernside, with a glorious long descent back into Kettlewell, where a laze in the field, beers and maybe a BBQ become the only option for the exhausted racer.

Sunday is quick to the point – 1.5mile up-and-down, straight talking trail race – what better way to wake up?

So come and join in. If you're looking for a challenge taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country then this one is for you!
Small charge for camping, £4 each race or £10 for all three.

Mary Webb