Pendle Cloughs Fell Race

Downham, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Event details

The Pendle Cloughs fell race takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham, near Clitheroe, Lancashire (venue postcode BB7 4BJ). The course distance is 22.5 km / 14 miles with a total climb of 1250 m / 4101 ft. The event is listed in category AL and the minimum age for entrants is 18. Skills codes given are ER, PM, LK, NS. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and records

Pre-entry is available on SIEntries. There is a maximum of 400 entries; entry on the day is allowed only if the limit has not been reached. Fees on pre-entry are £10.00 for members and £14.00 for non-members. Entry-on-day fees are £15.00 for members and £19.00 for non-members. Teams are not allowed. There are no junior races.

Logistics and safety

Registration and parking are at the Village Hall (Grid Ref SD787439). Additional parking is available at the village Information Centre. Participants should bring required kit to registration. Checkpoint cut-off times apply and a map provides details.

Course records

Male record: 01:58:48 (2024).
Female record: 02:20:51 (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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