Hades Hill Fell Race
Whitworth, United Kingdom • 3 Sep 2026
Hades Hill Fell Race
The Hades Hill Fell Race is scheduled for 3 September 2026 in the South/West Pennines. The race starts and finishes at the Red Lion public house in Whitworth (OL12 8PY, grid reference SD885177). It is a Category BS fell race with a distance of 8 km / 5 miles and about 360 m / 1,181 ft of ascent. The race is for adults only; the minimum age is 18. Teams are permitted, with the first three runners to count for male and female teams.
Course, kit and entry
The route begins with a steep uphill section and then follows a rollercoaster line over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill before returning to a field finish above the start. Mandatory full body cover in line with FRA kit is required, together with a head torch; there is a cut-off at the top of Brown Wardle. Entry fees differ by membership status and by whether entry is made in advance or on the day. The event carries a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The race was established in 1968 in aid of Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.