Hades Hill Fell Race
Whitworth, United Kingdom • 3 Sep 2026
Overview
Rochdale Harriers and A.C. organise six main races in 2026 across road, track, trail and fell disciplines. Members are encouraged to assist at events. Several races use chip timing and provide personalised printouts or finish-line video. Some fell races require mandatory FRA kit and have course cut-offs for safety.
Key races
Wardle Skyline (Saturday 11 April 2026): circular fell race of about 11.3 km / 7 miles with 381 m ascent. Entry is on the day only. There is a cut-off roughly 1 mile in (Mary Townley Loop gate below Brown Wardle); entrants not past that point will be retired. Team prizes are awarded for first teams of three men and three ladies. Proceeds go to local Scout and mountain rescue groups.
3,000 m & 5,000 m Track Time Trial (members only): training session at Kingsway Sports Arena, Rochdale. Distances 3,000 m and 5,000 m with chip timing, lap-by-lap printouts and a finish-line video. 5,000 m runners are split into sub-20 minute and 20 minute-plus groups. Results are not published on PowerOf10.
Rochdale Three Day Event (12–14 June 2026): three separate races on road, trail and fell; competitors may enter one, two or all three. Prizes are awarded each day and for overall performance across the three days.
Rochdale 10K (7 July 2026): accurately measured single-lap road race of 10 km with 111 m ascent. The route passes Springfield Park, Roch Valley Way, Bamford, Queens Park and Heywood. Chip timed, race limit 150, with age-category prizes and free race photography.
Hades Hill Fell Race (3 September 2026): evening fell race of 8 km with 360 m ascent, category BS. There is a cut-off requiring runners to reach the top of Brown Wardle (about 1.3 miles from the start) within the stated time, otherwise they will be retired. Entry is on the day only; minimum age 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.