Stanhill Fell Race

Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom • 27 May 2026

Stanhill Fell Race : Wed 27 May 2026

The Stanhill Fell Race takes place on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, in the Bowland/NW Lancs. region of England. The race is categorised as BS and is race 5 in the Accrington Fell & Trail Race Series. The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with a climb of 250 m / 820 ft. The venue is Brittania Tap & Grill, Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire (B6236), BB5 3RJ.

Entry, rules and records

Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. Entry fees on the day are £5 for members and £6 for non-members. The minimum age is 14; younger runners may be allowed if running with an adult. Team entries are allowed, with 3 to count for men’s teams and 2 to count for ladies’ teams. There are no junior races. The event has a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times include a male record of 00:28:57 set in 2023 and a female record of 00:35:14 set in 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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