Callow
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About the race
Callow is a fell race organised by Mercia Fell Runners near Little Stretton. The route covers 8.1 km with 762 m of ascent and is listed as an AS category event. The course begins close to Little Stretton, climbs four steep valley lines and finishes with a fast descent.
The race is now part of the Winter Series and is WFRA registered. Entry is available by pre-entry via SI entries for £8, with a limited number of on-the-day entries at £10. Race headquarters and registration are at Little Stretton Village Hall. A route map is available to download from the event page.
Full WFRA kit is mandatory: waterproof top and trousers with taped seams, hat (a buff is acceptable), gloves, compass, whistle, map, food and drink as needed, and something to carry kit such as a bumbag or rucksack. GPS devices must not be used for navigation. There is a cut-off at 1 hour 15 minutes in Ashes Hollow after the descent off Yearlet; competitors outside this cut-off will be asked to return and report to the finish via Ashes Hollow.
Organisers advise using designated car parks and note on-street parking is limited; parking near the church and in pub car parks is not permitted. A limited number of marshals will be in place and previous fell-running experience is recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
