Flower Scar Fell Race
Todmorden, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
Event details
The Flower Scar Fell Race is scheduled for 21 February 2026 at Todmorden Cricket Club, Centre Vale, Todmorden, OL14 7BS. The course covers approximately 13.3 km with about 660 m of ascent and is categorised AM under FRA rules. The route includes steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths typical of South Pennine fell running. Course maps and further details are available on the race webpage. Course records are listed as 1:00:41 (male) and 1:08:10 (female), both set in 2024.
Entry, rules and facilities
Pre-entry only via SiEntries (entries open late November 2025; entries close 16 February 2026). Entry fees are £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members. Minimum age is 18; there are no junior races. Teams are allowed for male and female categories with the top three counters scoring.
The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. There is a cutoff at CP1 set at 50 minutes from the start; runners who cannot meet this will be asked to return to race HQ. Full FRA mandatory winter kit is required: 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.
Prizegiving will be around 1.30pm in the Cricket Club. Hot food (meat or vegan chilli) is offered at £6 per head. Parking is available at the Cricket Club and on surrounding streets; the HQ is under a 10-minute walk from Todmorden railway station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.