Cragg Vale

Cragg Vale, United Kingdom • 1 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Fellrunner at Cragg Vale takes place on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the South/West Pennines, England. It is listed as category BS with skills code PM. The venue is near Cragg Vale Church, HX7 5TF (grid reference SD999232). The race starts outside the Hinchliffe Arms. The course distance is 6.4 km / 4 miles with a total climb of 244 m / 801 ft. The minimum entry age is 14. There are no separate junior races.

Entry, teams and facilities

Entry is available on the day; there is no pre-entry. The on-the-day entry fee is £8. Teams are allowed and there are male and female team prizes. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Registration and refreshments are provided in Cragg Church. The event notes that beer will be available and that it is sponsored by Great Newsome Brewery. Parking is on the main Cragg Road; do not park on Church Bank. Recorded course times include a male record of 00:25:44 (2022) and a female record of 00:31:07 (2014). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
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