Pendle Cloughs Fell Race

Downham, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Pendle Cloughs Fell Race

Pendle Cloughs Fell Race is a marked fell race held from registration at Downham Village Hall (BB7 4BJ; grid ref SD787439). The course distance is 22.5 km / 14 miles with 1250 m / 4101 ft of climb. The route passes over rough moor with few paths and includes steep climbs; the final 2 miles descend to the finish.

The event is categorised AL, held under UKA rules and registered with the FRA. Full FRA mandatory kit must be carried; kit will be checked at registration and runners found without required kit at the finish will be disqualified. Checkpoint cut-off times are applied and runners arriving after those times are deemed out of the race and must return directly to the finish.

Entries are available by pre-entry and, if the pre-entry limit is not reached, by entry on the day. Entry limits are set at 400. Pre-entry fees are £10 for FRA members and £14 for non-members; entry on the day fees are higher. Registration and car parking are at Downham Village Hall with additional parking at the village Information Centre; organisers advise car sharing. Minimum age for entry is 18. Course records stand at 1:58:48 for men and 2:20:51 for women, both set in 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

14 mi
14 Miles
23 km
22.5 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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