Pendleton Fell Race
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About the race
The Pendleton Fell Race is scheduled for 28 August 2027 and is a short, traditional fell race around the village of Pendleton near Clitheroe. The advertised course covers about 8 km / 5 miles with a total ascent of 457 m / 1499 ft, running over village streets, fields, rough pasture and moorland.
The route starts with a fast run up the village main street before climbing across fields and very rough pasture to Apronful Hill. Runners descend steeply and then climb again to a cairn on Mearley Moor, followed by a descent to Ashendean Beck and a long run back across moor and field to the village. The course is registered with the Fell Runners Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Participants are required to carry the FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit; a recommendation will be given on the day.
Category and route information: Category AS, Skills classification PM, minimum age 16. Venue is the Village Hall, Pendleton, near Clitheroe BB7 1PT. Entry is on the day only with fees listed for FRA members and non members. Course records are 00:30:38 for men (1983) and 00:36:36 for women (1984). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
