Mearley Clough Fell Race

Worston, United Kingdom • 19 May 2026

Mearley Clough Fell Race (19 May 2026)

The event is the Mearley Clough Fell Race held in England in the South/West Pennines on 19 May 2026. The course distance is 5.6 km (3.5 miles) with a total climb of 380 m (1,247 ft). The venue is Calf's Head, Worston, near Clitheroe, grid reference 767428. Category is AS. Skills listed are ER and PM. Minimum age for entry is 14. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course best times are 00:30:12 (male, 2015) and 00:34:33 (female, 2014).

Entry, course and other information

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted; fees are £8.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members. The event includes a pasta supper. There will be a cut off time to the Scout Cairn of 1 hr. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. The route is not on public paths. Car parking is accessed through the village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
5.6 Km / 3.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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