Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash
Barley, United Kingdom • 25 Mar 2026
Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash
The Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash is an evening running event held on Pendle Hill. This nighttime race covers a total distance of 9.2 km and serves as a fundraiser for the local mountain rescue team, a registered charity. The course starts in the village of Barley and proceeds up the tourist path toward the hillside steps.
Participants follow a route that includes a steep sections leading to the Beacon trig point. From there, the path crosses the flags to the top of Ogden Clough. The return journey descends through the Clough, requiring runners to navigate two stream crossings while passing the Ogden Reservoirs before finishing back in Barley.
Safety and navigation are central to this event. While the route is marshalled by mountain rescue volunteers and partially marked, runners must carry a map and compass and be prepared to use them for navigation. Participants are required to carry a head torch and full kit as specified by the Fell Runners Association (FRA).
The event is open to individuals aged 18 and older. Registration is handled online, and no dogs are permitted on the course. All proceeds from the entry fees support the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.