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Blackstone Edge Fell Race

Littleborough, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Blackstone Edge Fell Race

Blackstone Edge Fell Race is a short category AS fell race held on 18 April 2026 in the South/West Pennines, England. The course covers 5.6 km with about 366 m of climb and follows a route that has remained largely unchanged since it began in 1983.

The route visits the prominent Blackstone Edge trig point, uses sections of the Pennine Way and a Roman old road, and includes a known boggy section and rough ground in places. The event is a counter in the English Fell Championships and is run under FRA rules; required kit follows FRA guidance. A race permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA are in place.

Entry is by pre-entry only via SI Entries. Entry fees listed are £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members; there is no entry on the day. Minimum age for competitors is 16 years. Teams are allowed in line with FRA Championship criteria. Junior races are not held.

Course record times are 26:33 for the men set in 1989 and 32:38 for the women set in 2008. Refreshments are available at the venue from St James Church, with cakes, tea and coffee for sale. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Littleborough

Race information

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6 km
5.6 Km Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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