Eddie's Revenge Fell Race

Event

Eddie's Revenge Fell Race is organised by Middleton Harriers and takes place at St Saviours Church, Buckstones Road, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NB, with the race start a short walk away at Shore Edge Methodist Church. The event is a Category A/S fell race with the distance reported as about 5.8–6.1 km (approximately 3.6–3.8 miles) and total ascent reported as about 308–323 m (around 1010–1080 ft). Entry is by pre-entry only. Fees are listed as £7.00 for FRA members and £8.00 for non-members. Minimum age is 16; under-18s require a signed parental consent form at registration. Team entries are permitted (men 4, women 3). Prizes include 1st to 3rd male and female, age-category winners, and team awards. The race holds a permit and is run under Fell Running Association rules. The event supports fundraising for Deafblind UK and OMRT.

Course and logistics

The route runs on Brushes Clough Country Park and uses moorland trail, forest trail and rough moorland paths. The course includes numerous ascents and descents, loops through forest and moorland, and features a steep shale-covered descent toward the end of the first lap. The terrain can be muddy in poor weather and crosses rough, exposed open moorland. The course is partially marked and may require navigational experience. Competitors must carry full body cover and may be required to carry a waterproof cagoule with hood, full-length waterproof bottoms, hat, gloves, map, compass and whistle. Use of GPS is not allowed. Toilet facilities are provided at the registration location. Parking is available at Brushes Clough Quarry off Buckstones Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.