Rainow 5
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Rainow 5
The Rainow 5 is a small trail and fell race held on the first Wednesday evening in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge. The course is a hilly 5 mile route that uses local ridge and valley paths and tracks. The event is organised by a member of the local club and is supported by club volunteers.
From 2026 the race is pre entry only via SiEntries with entry closing on the Monday before the race. The field is limited to 275 runners and entrants must be at least 16 years old. The event is licensed and run under FRA rules. GPX route files and archived race reports and results are maintained for past years.
After the race there are post race cakes and informal opportunities to chat. Winners in categories receive low key prizes, often a bottle from a local brewer. All net proceeds are donated to local organisations and charities, including community causes in Rainow, Buxton Mountain Rescue and charities supported by the organising club.
The first running of the event was in 1989, originally billed as the Rainow 4 Hill race and run over a longer route. From 1992 the main race was formally held under FRA rules and a 2 mile fun run ran through the 1990s with about 20 to 30 participants each year. Entry numbers have grown in recent years with a peak entry recorded in 2023. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
