Flower Scar Fell Race

Todmorden, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026

Race details

The Flower Scar Fell Race takes place on 21 February 2026 at Todmorden Cricket Club, Centre Vale / Burnley Road, Todmorden OL14 7BS. The route starts close to Todmorden town centre and uses South Pennine moor and paths. The course distance is 13.3 km with approximately 660 m of climb. The event is an FRA Category AM race and the minimum age for entry is 18. Course records listed for 2024 are 1:00:41 (male) and 1:08:10 (female).

Entries, cutoffs and practical information

Pre-entry only via SiEntries; entries open 18 November 2025 and close 16 February 2026. Entry fees are £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members. Teams are allowed with separate male and female team scoring (top three counters).

There is a cutoff at CP1 set at 50 minutes from the start; runners who cannot meet this time will be asked to return to race HQ. Race HQ is within a short walk of Todmorden railway station and parking is available at the Cricket Club and on surrounding streets. Hot food (meat and vegan chilli) is available from race HQ at £6 per head.

Participants must carry FRA mandatory kit: waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers with taped seams, hat (a Buff is not accepted), gloves, map and compass, whistle, and emergency food. A strict no kit / no run policy applies. Course maps and further race details are available on the race webpage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 km
13.3 Km
Total Ascent
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