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Alderman's Ascent

Greenfield, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2025

Alderman's Ascent is a classic fell race held near Greenfield, Oldham, featuring an 8.5 km course with over 400 meters of climbing. The route includes iconic landmarks such as the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks, the highest point, before descending and tackling a challenging uphill section on Alderman's Hill. The race finishes with a pleasant run back to the start at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club. Known for its technical terrain, the event is a fundraising race supporting the Junior teams of Saddleworth Rangers. It is classified as an 'AS' race under FRA rules, with mandatory kit requirements advised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Greenfield

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8 km
400 m+
8.5k Race With Over 400m of Climbing
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