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Blackstone Edge Fell Race

Littleborough, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Blackstone Edge Fell Race

Blackstone Edge Fell Race is scheduled for 18 April 2026 in the South/West Pennines at Knowl Farm, Lydgate Hamlet, Blackstone Edge, Littleborough, OL15 0LL, England. The event is a category AS fell race and serves as a counter in the FRA English Championship for 2026.

The course covers 5.6 km with 366 m of climb. The route visits the Blackstone Edge trig point and follows sections of the Pennine Way and a Roman Old Road. The course has rough, varied terrain and includes a persistent bog on the route.

Entry is by pre-entry only via SI Entries; there is no entry on the day. Pre-entry fees are listed as £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members. The minimum age for entry is 16 and there are no junior races. Kit requirements follow FRA rules. Teams are allowed in line with FRA Championship criteria.

The race is organised with a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The event is also part of the Todmorden Harriers Summer Series alongside three other club races; entrants to all four are placed into a draw for a prize. Refreshments such as cakes, tea and coffee will be available for sale on the day. 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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