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Coppice Fell Race

Name: Coppice Fell Race
Start: 2026-06-09
End: 2026-06-09
Location: Accrington

Accrington, United Kingdom • 9 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Coppice fell race takes place on Tue 9 Jun 2026 in the Bowland/NW Lancs. region of England. The course distance is 6.6 km / 4.1 miles with a climb of 310 m / 1017 ft. The venue is the Whitakers Arms, Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6HG. The event is listed in category BS and is race 6 in the Accrington Fell & Trail Race Series. Minimum age for entry is 14 and there are no junior races.

Entry and teams

There is no pre-entry; entry is on the day only. Entry fees on the day are £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed: mens teams of 3 and ladies teams of 3.

Records and permit

Recorded course best times are 00:28:52 (male, 2025) and 00:34:37 (female, 2024). The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Accrington

Race information

Registration

7 km

4 mi

4.1 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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