UKA British Fell & Hill Relays
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UKA Fell & Hill Relays 2026, Todmorden
The UKA Fell and Hill Relays take place in Todmorden on Saturday 17 October 2026 with the venue centred on Centre Vale Park and event HQ at Todmorden Cricket Club, immediately adjacent to the park. Routes leave the valley for the surrounding moorland and include steep grades and varied terrain such as woodland, open moorland, bog, heather and tussocks.
The relay comprises four legs with age and format rules:
- Leg 1: Solo, AS, runners aged 16+ on race day, fully flagged.
- Leg 2: Pairs, AM, runners aged 18+ on race day, partially flagged.
- Leg 3: Paired navigation, NS, runners aged 18+ on race day; follow leg 1 flags for the first mile then use issued maps.
- Leg 4: Solo, AS, runners aged 16+ on race day, fully flagged.
Entries: reserved pre-entry places are allocated from 1 July to 21 July 2026 for certain championship teams; general entries run from 25 July to 18 August 2026. Entry fee is £200 per team, no refunds. The event has a maximum capacity of 200 teams; if entries exceed capacity places may be decided by ballot. Names of runners must be declared by the deadline in mid October.
Navigation and safety: GPS is prohibited for navigation, recce routes are allowed following public rights of way, and maps for some sections are withheld until the end of July to protect nesting birds. Mandatory kit follows FRA requirements and includes a waterproof whole body cover with taped seams and attached hood, hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle, emergency food and safety pins. Kit checks will operate at the changeover area and no kit means no run.
Transport and facilities: the park is a short walk from Todmorden train station and local bus stops. Mini bus parking is available at the cricket club and food and drink for competitors is included in the entry fee and served at the cricket club, with additional vendors and a cash bar on site. Dogs are permitted in the park but are not allowed on courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
