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Heptonstall Festival

Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Event

The Fellrunner at the Heptonstall Festival takes place on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in Heptonstall, England, in the South/West Pennines. The race category is AS and the course covers 9.5 km (5.9 miles) with about 500 m of climb. The venue is St Thomas Heptonstall Church, Church Street, Heptonstall, HX7 7NT (grid reference SD987282). Skills listed for the route are PM and LK. The minimum age for entry is 16. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times are: Male record 00:49:37 (2014) and Female record 00:53:58 (2015).

Entry and other information

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is permitted for a fee of £7.00. Teams are allowed. Junior races are not held. The race is part of a free music festival that includes live bands, beer tents, food stalls, street entertainment and children's entertainment. A free pint is offered at the finish. Parking is provided at two locations: HX7 7LT (Bowling Club, for arrivals via Hebden Bridge/Yorkshire) and HX7 7EU (for arrivals via Widdop Rd / Longcauseway). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Hebden Bridge

Race information

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10 km
9.5 Km / 5.9 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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