Flower Scar Fell Race
Todmorden, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
Flower Scar Fell Race
Flower Scar Fell Race is an early season fell race organised from Todmorden Cricket Club in the South West Pennines. The course covers about 13.3 km with approximately 660 m of ascent and runs over rough moorland and paths near Todmorden town centre.
The event is held under FRA rules in category AM and has a minimum age of 18. Entry is by pre entry only, with fees listed for FRA members and non members, and entries managed via SiEntries from late November 2025. There are no junior races. Teams are permitted, with separate male and female team prizes using the top three counters for each team.
A cutoff point is in place at CP1, set at 50 minutes from the start; runners who cannot meet this time will be asked to return to the race headquarters for safety reasons. The race carries a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Prizegiving takes place at the cricket club after the event. Hot food will be available from race headquarters with meat and vegan chilli options priced at £6 per head.
Participation requires full FRA mandatory winter kit. Required items include a waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, a hat (a Buff is not accepted), gloves, map and compass, whistle and emergency food. Course maps and further event details are available on the race webpage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.