Great Hucklow Fell Race

Great Hucklow Fell Race : event overview

The Great Hucklow Fell Race takes place on 5 July 2026 in Great Hucklow, Peak District, with the venue at Great Hucklow Primary School. Entry opens 3 August 2025 and closes 3 July 2026. Minimum age is 18. Pre-entry fees are £8 for FRA members and £9 for non-members. Entry on the day is available at £9 for members and £10 for non-members. Entries listed on the event page show a small number of participants at present.

Course, organisation and other details

The main race route is about 10 km (6 miles) with roughly 335 m (1,099 ft) of ascent. Much of the route crosses private land and permission to use it is limited to the race day. The course starts with a downhill through the village and a water splash, then climbs to the Abney Moor trig point, crosses Abney Moor, descends to a small reservoir and then climbs to the highest point on the moor. The route includes a fast descent to a road, a short tarmac section, a steep path down into Bretton Clough with wet crossings, climbs toward Abney Grange, field sections and a short tarmac drop through woods to finish at the school. There is slippery gravel on a steep tarmac turn from the woodland track onto School Lane.

The race is community run and requires more than 30 volunteers on the day. Teams are allowed; male and female team prizes are based on the fastest first four finishers. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Flapjacks are provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.