Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race

Crowden, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Crowden Horseshoe fell race

The Crowden Horseshoe fell race takes place on Sunday 16th August 2026 in Crowden. The event holds a Permit and carries UK Athletics insurance through the FRA. Online entries and timing are handled by Events360. Entries close at midnight on Friday 14th August. Entry fees are £8.00 online plus a £1.25 booking fee, with entry on the day priced at £12. Minimum age for entry is 18. The organiser notes limited parking and requests car sharing. Skills and experience are listed as ER, PM, LK.

The route starts and finishes in Crowden and follows sections of the Pennine Way. The course passes Laddow Rocks, reaches the summit of Black Hill and the Soldiers Lump trig point, and then ascends the old Pennine Way via Toolyshaw. A GPX file of the route is available.

Logistics include the permit and associated insurance noted above and limited parking at the venue. The entry pricing structure differentiates online and on-the-day registration and a booking fee applies to online entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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