Hapton Fell Race

Hapton, United Kingdom • 21 Jul 2026

Event

The Hapton fell race takes place on Tue 21 Jul 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, England, in the Bowland/NW Lancs. region. The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with approximately 400 m / 1312 ft of climb. The venue is the Hapton Inn, 2 Accrington Road, Hapton, Burnley, BB11 5QL. The race is listed as category BS and is race 9 in the Accrington Fell & Trail Race Series.

Entry and organisation

Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. Entry fees on the day are £4.00 for members and £5.00 for non-members. Minimum age to compete is 14. Teams are allowed, with teams of three men or three women permitted. There are no junior races at this event. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Records

Course records recorded in 2025 are: male record 00:32:08 and female record 00:41:36. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

Experience a historic fell race at Pendle Hill with routes for both seniors and juniors. This event features a challenging 4.5 mile senior course and multiple youth distances starting from Barley Village Hall.

Test your skills on this 9.5 km fell race in the Peak District featuring over 500 meters of ascent. This classic event near Woodhead welcomes both individual and team entries for runners aged 16 and over.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..