Cloud Nine
Congleton, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026
Cloud 9 Hill Race
Cloud 9 is a mostly off-road hill race organised by Congleton Harriers. The route runs from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones (circa 2000 BC). The course covers 9 miles with 1250 ft of ascent (about 14.5 km and 381 m) and is listed as FRA Category BM. The start is at Brunswick Wharf (CW12 1RG / SJ865634). The event is chip timed. The 2026 race is scheduled for Sunday 1 March 2026.
Race details and requirements
Entries are priced at £14 and £13 for FRA members plus booking fees; £1 from each entry is donated to the National Trust. The race is organised under FRA rules. All entrants must be over 18 years. Mandatory kit requirements include a waterproof whole body cover (jacket and trousers) with taped seams and an integrated attached hood; a hat and gloves must be carried or worn. Kit checks are carried out before the race and runners without full kit will not be allowed to start. GPS and electronic devices are not permitted for navigation; the route will be marked and marshalled. Dogs and MP3 players are not allowed. There is a 60-minute cut off at approximately 3.9 miles on the downward leg. Registration and changing for recent events have been at Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall Street, Congleton (no parking for runners at the centre). Course records: male 00:52:10 (2010), female 00:58:53 (2011). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.