Ossy Moors Fell Race

Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom • 15 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Ossy Moors Fell Race takes place on Wed 15 Apr 2026 in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, in the Bowland/NW Lancs. region of England. It is a Category BM fell race with a course distance of 8 km / 5 miles and total climb of 300 m / 984 ft. The venue is Brittania Tap & Grill, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3RJ. The minimum age for entrants is 12.

Entry, competition and permits

Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. Entry fees on the day are £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. Teams are permitted, with teams of three for men and teams of three for women. There are no junior races at this event. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association. This event is listed as race 2 of 11 in the Accrington Fell & Trail Race Series 2026.

Records

Best recorded times from 2025 are listed as 00:30:52 for the male course record and 00:37:58 for the female course record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 mi
Ossy Moors Fell Race – 5 Miles
8 km
Ossy Moors Fell Race – 8 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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