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Stanhill Fell Race

Name: Stanhill Fell Race
Start: 2026-05-27
End: 2026-05-27
Location: Oswaldtwistle

Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom • 27 May 2026

Stanhill Fell Race

The Stanhill Fell Race is a competitive running event held in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The race covers a distance of 4.5 miles and takes place primarily on fell terrain. Participants start and finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill on Haslingden Old Road.

This event is a featured part of the Accrington Fell and Trail Series. Under the series format, runners can participate in multiple local events to earn points, with the best seven results out of eleven races counting toward the final standings. Prizes are awarded across various categories, and a trophy is presented to the overall series winners.

The race is conducted under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules, and the organizers apply for a formal FRA race licence. Registration is available through pre-entry or on the day of the event at the race venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4.5 miles

United Kingdom North West (England) Oswaldtwistle

Race information

Website

5 mi

Stanhill Fell Race

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

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