Golf Ball Fell Race

Rossendale, United Kingdom • 26 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Fellrunner - Golf Ball takes place on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in Rossendale, England, in the Bowland/NW Lancs. region. The event is held at the CPA Club, Commercial St., Loveclough, Rossendale, BB4 8QA. The course distance is 8.8 km (5.5 miles) with a total climb of 244 m (801 ft). The event is in category BS and has FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance. The minimum age for entry is 18. Junior races are not included. Teams are allowed.

Entry, records and facilities

Both pre-entry and entry on the day are available; the fee for each is £5.00. Recorded course best times are 00:35:00 for the male category (1994) and 00:40:32 for the female category (1994). Food and drink are available at the end of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
8.8 Km / 5.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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