Pendleton Fell Race

AUG
29
2026
Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.
Sat 29 Aug 2026
8 kilometers 5 miles

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Event details

The Fellrunner is scheduled for 29 August 2026 in Pendleton, England, in the South/West Pennines region. The race category is AS. The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with 457 m (1,499 ft) of climb. The venue is the Village Hall, Pendleton, near Clitheroe, BB7 1PT (grid reference 755396). Minimum age is 16. Skills: PM.

Entries and competition

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted with fees of £5.00 for members and £7.00 for non-members. Teams are not allowed. There are no junior races. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times are 00:30:38 (male record, 1983) and 00:36:36 (female record, 1984).

Additional information

Local made cakes, jams and refreshments will be available. There is a village pub. Organisers request responsible parking in the village. No recces are allowed on the private land intake fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km
5 mi
5 Miles

Events nearby

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.
A 5-mile out-and-back fell race over Eshton Moor along the Pennine Way route, with junior and senior categories, modest entry fees and perpetual trophies for club members.
Club fell race in Trawden on 9 August 2026 with a £7 entry fee, listed as part of the club's Points Race series.
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