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Rainow 5

Name: Rainow 5
Start: 2027-05-05
End: 2027-05-05
Location: Rainow

Rainow, United Kingdom • 5 May 2027

Rainow 5 : Wed 5 May 2027

Rainow 5 is a fell race in the Peak District, held at Rainow Institute on the B5470 between Macclesfield and Whaley Bridge, SK10 5XE. The event is listed in category BS and requires a minimum age of 16.

The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with approximately 230 m / 755 ft of climb. Skills are listed as PM. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races associated with this event.

Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £9.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members. SiEntries opens 1 March 2027 and remains open until the race reaches capacity.

The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course best times are recorded as 00:31:08 for the male record (2009) and 00:33:49 for the female record (2011).

Tea, coffee and cakes are available from early evening and after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Rainow

Race information

Website Registration

8 km

Rainow 5

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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