Beater Clough Fell Race

Todmorden, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

Event overview

Beater Clough Fell Race takes place on Saturday 21 March 2026 in the South/West Pennines, with race headquarters at a layby off the A646, about 1/2 mile northwest of Portsmouth village, Todmorden to Burnley road. The course is flagged and includes steep, rough climbs and descents. The route distance is 10.9 km (6.8 miles) with 610 m (2001 ft) of climb. Full FRA kit is required: waterproof jacket with hood, waterproof trousers, hat, gloves, compass, whistle, map and emergency food. Water is supplied at the finish. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Minimum age is 18. Male and female course records are 00:54:05 (2023) and 01:05:29 (2022), respectively.

Entry and race rules

Pre-entry is available and entries open 23 November 2025 and close 19 March 2026. Entry on the day is permitted. Pre-entry fees are £7.00 for FRA members and £8.00 for non-members. Entry on the day fees are £10.00 for members and £12.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed; three runners count for team prizes for both men and women. Junior races are not held for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 km
10.9 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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