Black Night Scar

Todmorden, United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2025

Event details

Black Night Scar is a Category AS fell race held on 25 November 2025 with Race HQ at the Hare and Hounds Pub, Burnley Road, Todmorden, Lancashire OL14 8EA. Entries open 19 August 2025 and close 23 November 2025. Entry fees are listed as £6.00 for FRA members and £7.00 for non-members. The minimum age for entry is 16. The organiser is listed as Turnslack Fell Race. Entries recorded so far show 4 participants. Team prizes count three to score for men and three to score for women. Refreshments and prize giving are in the pub. The event is a new race with no prior records listed.

Course and requirements

The event is described as a Category AS fell race covering approximately 5.8 km with about 315 m of ascent. It takes place in the evening when it will be dark; head torches are compulsory. Competitors are asked to carry full FRA kit as may be required on the day, including Waterproof Jacket (with hood), Waterproof Trousers, Hat, Gloves, Compass, Whistle, Map and Emergency Food. The start is opposite Stoney Royd Lane on the track to Sourhall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
7.5km / 375m
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