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Rivington Pike Fell Race

Horwich, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Rivington Pike Fell Race

The Rivington Pike Fell Race is a Category B short fell race held in Horwich. The event traditionally takes place on Easter Saturday and follows a route from the town up to the landmark of Rivington Pike and back.

The senior race covers a distance of 5.2 km and involves a total ascent of 800 ft. The course is described as a short but hard fell race. Alongside the senior event, there is also a Junior Rivington Pike Fell Race.

The event logistics are centered around the Crown Hotel on Lever Park Avenue (Chorley New Road), which serves as the registration hub on race day. The race is organized by the Horwich Harriers AC and has a history of regional participation, with results regularly recorded for both individual and team categories.

The following distances are available: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5.2 km (Senior race)
United Kingdom North West (England) Horwich

Race information

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