Cloud Nine
Congleton, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Cloud Nine Fell Race takes place on 1 March 2026 in Congleton, England. The race is organised by Congleton Harriers under FRA rules and is categorised as BM. The minimum age is 18 and the event has a stated capacity of 350 entrants.
Course and rules
The route is mainly off-road, following a well-marbled and marshalled line from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (height given as 1,125 ft) and returning via the ancient Bridestones (c. 2000 BC). The course distance is 9 miles (14.5 km) with 1,250 ft (381 m) of ascent. GPS and electronic devices are not allowed for navigation (NG); the route will be marked and marshalled. Dogs and MP3 players are not permitted.
There is a cut-off of 60 minutes at Marshall point 'J', located about 3.9 miles into the race. Runners are required to carry full body cover meeting FRA minimum kit: waterproof whole-body cover with taped seams and an attached hood, plus hat and gloves. Random kit checks will take place.
Entry and facilities
Pre-entry is required; there is no entry on the day. Entry fees are listed as £14/£15 plus an administration fee, with a lower rate for FRA-affiliated runners. Registration and the event HQ are at Congleton Leisure Centre (CW12 1DT / grid SJ862632). The race start is at Brunswick Wharf (CW12 1RG / grid SJ865634), a short walk from the leisure centre. Changing facilities and a baggage store are available at the leisure centre. Additionally, £1 from each runner will be donated to the National Trust for Bosley Cloud. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.