Great Hucklow Fell Race
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About the race
The Great Hucklow Fell Race is a community-organised fell race held by Great Hucklow village with help from neighbouring villages. The main race is around 10 km (6 miles) across varied moorland, with approximately 340 m (1000 ft) of ascent. The route crosses the border of Dark Peak and White Peak and includes tracks, fields, moorland summits such as the Abney Moor trig point, a reservoir, wet sections through cloughs including Bretton Clough, woodland stretches and a final approach back to the school. Runners should expect rough ground, water splashes and areas of slippery gravel on steep tarmac sections.
Much of the course crosses private land and permission is granted only for the morning of the event. The race relies on a large team of volunteers; more than 30 people help with marshals, registration, results and refreshments. Entry details published for the event list FRA member and non-member fees and indicate that on-the-day entry is available at a different fee. The organisers state that entry fees contribute hundreds of pounds to good causes. Traditional refreshments produced by community members, notably flapjacks, are provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
