Hades Hill Fell Race

Hades Hill Fell Race

Hades Hill is usually the final evening fell race of the season. The course starts with a steep uphill section, then levels out before a sequence of climbs and drops over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill, returning to a field finish above the start line. The advertised distance is 8 km (5 miles) with approximately 360 m (1181 ft) of ascent. The race is categorised BS.

The race headquarters is Red Lion PH, The Square, Whitworth, OL12 8PY. There is a cut-off for safety and daylight: participants who do not reach the top of Brown Wardle (OS grid SD 89842 18684), which is about 1.3 miles and 550 ft of climb from the start, within 24 minutes of the start will be retired from the race. Mandatory FRA kit is required unless organisers decide otherwise on the day; the listed items are a waterproof whole body cover with taped seams and an attached hood, hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle and emergency food.

Pre-entry is available. Entry fees are stated separately for FRA members and non-members for both pre-entry and entry on the day. Minimum age is 18. Past results are published by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.