Blackstone Edge Fell Race
Littleborough, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026
Event
The Blackstone Edge Fell Race takes place on Saturday 18 April 2026 and is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. It is organised by Todmorden Harriers and held at Knowl Farm, Lydgate Hamlet, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough OL15 0LL, Lancashire. Minimum age is 16. The race is a Category AS fell race.
Course
The course covers 5.6 km with 366 m of climb. The route visits the Blackstone Edge trig point, sections of the Pennine Way and a Roman old road. Parts of the course are rough and include a bog section that has remained on the route for many years. Kit requirements follow FRA rules. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.
Entries and logistics
Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. Entries open on Monday 2 March 2026 with phased access for guaranteed entries and FRA members before general entry. Event capacity is limited (400 places) and a waiting list may be used. Entry fees listed via the online entry system are £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members. Entrants are asked to close gates when warming up or recceing the course.
Records and facilities
Course record times are 26:33 (male, 1989) and 32:38 (female, 2008). Refreshments will be available at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.