Eddie's Revenge Fell Race
Shaw, United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026
Eddie’s Revenge Fell Race (Middleton Harriers)
Eddie’s Revenge is an A/S category fell race scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, based at St Saviours Church, Buckstones Road, Shaw OL2 8NB. The race starts a short distance away at Shore Edge Methodist Church on Buckstones Road.
Distances listed for the course vary between sources. Reported options include:
- Category A/S, 6.1 km with 323 m ascent.
- Alternative listing 5.8 km with 308 m ascent, about 3.6 miles.
The route runs on Brushes Clough Country Park and combines moorland trail, forest trail and rough moorland paths. Old mine workings generally aid drainage but mud can occur in wet weather. The course features numerous ascents and descents as it loops through forest and open moorland, and includes a steep shale descent near the end of the first lap.
Entry is pre-entry only, with fees listed as £7 for FRA members and £8 for non-members. Number and chip collection takes place at the registration area in St Saviours Church. Minimum age is 16, with 16 to 17 year olds accepted only with a signed parental consent form at registration.
The event is run under Fell Running Association rules. Competitors may be required to carry full body cover, waterproofs, hat, gloves, map, compass and whistle; use of GPS is not permitted. Toilet facilities are available at registration and parking is provided at Brushes Clough Quarry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.