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Hades Hill Fell Race

Whitworth, United Kingdom • 3 Sep 2026

Hades Hill Fell Race

The Hades Hill Fell Race is an evening fell race held in Whitworth, Lancashire (venue: Red Lion PH, The Square, OL12 8PY; grid reference SD885177). The course is listed as 8 km / 5 miles with 360 m / 1181 ft of ascent and is classified Category BS. The route features a steep initial climb that levels out before a series of ups and downs over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill, finishing on a field above the start line. Teams are allowed, with the first three runners to count for male and female teams.

Safety, kit and other details

Runners must carry full body cover in line with FRA kit and additional mandatory items. Required kit includes a waterproof whole-body cover (with taped seams and attached hood), hat, gloves, map, compass, whistle and emergency food; a head torch is also required. There is a cut-off at the summit of Brown Wardle: competitors who do not reach that point within 24 minutes from the start will be retired. The event is for adults only (minimum age 18). The race holds a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA and was established in 1968 in aid of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Whitworth

Race information

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8 km
Hades Hill Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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