Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay

Uppermill, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event

The Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay takes place on Sat 19 Sep 2026 in Uppermill, England. It is a team relay race in the South/West Pennines region. The event is a relay for teams of four runners. The minimum age for competitors is 16. The venue is the Cross Keys Inn, Church Rd, Uppermill, OL3 6LW (Grid reference SE008062). The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Course

The race consists of two road legs and two fell legs. Distances given include:

  • 2 x 4.8 km road legs
  • 2 x 4.2 km fell legs

Total climb is approximately 150 m. Full body cover is required for the route and there will be a kit check.

Entry and race rules

Pre-entry is available and entry on the day is allowed. Entry fees are the same for pre-entry and on-the-day entry: members £20, non-members £25. Teams are four runners each. There are no junior races. Participants are asked not to park in the pub car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5 Km / 3.1 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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