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Blackstone Edge Fell Race

Littleborough, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

Blackstone Edge Fell Race is a category AS fell race held on the South Pennines route around Blackstone Edge. Originally organised for over 40 years, it is now hosted by Todmorden Harriers. The course visits the Blackstone Edge trig point, sections of the Pennine Way and a Roman old road, and includes rough ground and a bog that has been part of the route throughout its history. The race has previously been included as a counter in the British or English Fell Championships on two occasions and is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Race details

The race on Saturday 18 April 2026 uses Knowl Farm, Lydgate Hamlet, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough OL15 0LL, Lancashire, as the venue. Key facts: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Distance and climb: 5.6 km / 366 m
  • Category: AS fell race
  • Minimum age: 16 years
  • Kit: as per FRA rules
  • Entries: pre-entry via SI Entries; entries open 2 March 2026 and close 16 April 2026 (event entry limits and policies apply)
  • No on-the-day entry and no junior races
  • Refreshments provided by St James Church
United Kingdom North West (England) Littleborough

Race information

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6 km
366 m+
5.6 Km / 366 M
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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