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.