Rivington Pike Fell Race

Horwich, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Event Information

The Rivington Pike Fell Race is a Category B Short Fell Race. The course is 5.2 km long and has an ascent of 800 ft.

Route

The race starts near the Crown Hotel on Lever Park Avenue in Horwich. The route goes up to Rivington Pike and back.

Logistics

Registration for the race takes place at the Crown Hotel on Chorley New Rd in Horwich. Registration opens on race day and closes 15 minutes before the race start. The race traditionally takes place on Easter Saturday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Rivington Pike Fell Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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