Soyland Moor Fell Race

Cragg Vale, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2026

Soyland Moor - CraggRunner (8 Nov 2026)

Soyland Moor is a point-to-point fell race held in the South/West Pennines, England. The race takes place from the Hinchliffe Arms, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale, HX7 5TA. The advertised distance is about 22 km / 13.5–13.7 miles with roughly 440 m of ascent (reported ascent values vary between about 1,300 ft and 1,444 ft). The event is run under UK Athletics rules and is licensed with the Trail Running Association and the Fell Runners Association; it has associated permit/insurance.

Course, entries and categories

The route requires self-navigation and is partially flagged at the start and finish only. Checkpoints include Stoodley Pike, Little Dove Lowe, the B6138 road crossing, Manshead Head trig point, Turkey Lodge Road and a bridge; each checkpoint must be visited in order. Full FRA kit is required.

Entry is available both by pre-entry and on the day. Fees listed are: pre-entry £15 (members) or £17 (non-members) and entry on the day £20. Teams are allowed with three to count. Junior races are not held and minimum age is stated as at least 18 years. Course record times listed are 01:26:59 (male, 2024) and 01:47:57 (female, 2022). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

14 mi
13.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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