John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor Fell Race

Glossop, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2025

John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor Fell Race

The 2025 running of the John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor Fell Race has been cancelled. Pre-entries for the event have been refunded.

Course, location and requirements

The race is listed as Category AS and is 6 miles / 9.6 km with approximately 1,499 ft / 457 m of ascent. The minimum age is 18. The route is flagged and marshalled and the start is located along the Mossy Lea track at the first closed gate (grid ref SK 053950), about a 15 minute walk from registration. Race headquarters is at Jack Badger Workshop, Hawkshead Rd, Hope St, Old Glossop, Glossop SK13 7SS.

FRA kit required includes a waterproof whole body cover with taped seams and an attached hood, hat, gloves, compass, whistle and emergency food. The route crosses Shelf Moor and Dowstone Clough, includes a stream crossing and sections of soft peaty terrain. The course passes three aircraft wreck sites, including one near the top of the climb at about the 1800 foot contour and a B-29 wreck at about 2,038 feet. The course record is 39 minutes 45 seconds (1989) and the women’s record is 46 minutes 28 seconds (2023). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
457 m+
6 Miles / 9.6 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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