Coiners Fell Race

Coiners Fell Race

Coiners is a fell race of about 11 km (6.9 miles) with approximately 396 m (1300 ft) of climb. The route runs on paths, tracks and moorland and visits Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor. It passes the old coiners cottages at Bell House and Keelam and offers views across Cragg Vale. The course will be flagged and there is a map with checkpoints; runners are responsible for following the flags and for their own safety. An amendment to the original route is in place because of nesting birds so following the flags is mandatory.

The event is based at a field reached via Nest Lane and Park Road in Mytholmroyd. Parking is provided at Mytholmroyd Community Centre for a £1 charge; car registration details will be requested by marshals and parking on the road at the race start is not permitted. Public transport is encouraged; Mytholmroyd is served by the Leeds–Manchester Victoria line and there is a traffic free cycle path from Hebden Bridge. Entry is limited to 200 and entry on the day is available but not guaranteed. Minimum age to run is 18 years.

The race is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules and is a non GPS race for navigation. GPS devices may be used only to record distance and route, not for navigation. A decision on mandatory kit will be made on the day; competitors should be prepared to carry FRA minimum kit including waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, hat, gloves, map, compass and whistle. There will be no safety pins provided. Spectators are asked not to smoke on the route, to keep dogs on a lead and to take litter away with them. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.