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Hameldon Quarry Race

Name: Hameldon Quarry Race
Start: 2026-07-28
End: 2026-07-28
Location: Huncoat

Huncoat, United Kingdom • 28 Jul 2026

Event details

The Hameldon Quarry Race takes place on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, England, in the Bowland/NW Lancs. region. It is listed as category BS and is race 10 in the Accrington Fell & Trail Race Series. The venue is The Hapton Inn, 2 Accrington Road, Hapton, Burnley BB11 5QL (also listed BB5 6LD). Minimum age is 14. Junior races are not included.

Course

6.5 km / 4 miles

The course includes approximately 400 m / 1312 ft of climb.

Entry and eligibility

Pre-entry is not available. Entry is on the day only. Entry fees on the day are £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed, with three to count for men and three to count for women.

Records and permit

Recorded best times for the course are 00:29:40 (male, 2024) and 00:35:30 (female, 2025). The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Huncoat

Race information

Website Registration

7 km

4 mi

4 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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