The Cake Race

MAY
1
2027
A 16 km fell race in the South/West Pennines with 518 m climb, FRA permit, team prizes and a £5 entry discount for bringing a home baked cake.
Sat 1 May 2027
16 kilometers

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The Cake Race

The Cake Race is a fell race held on Sat 1 May 2027 in the South/West Pennines, starting and finishing at Diggle Band Club, Diggle, OL3 5PJ (grid reference SE 00720794). The course covers 16 km / 9.9 miles with approximately 518 m / 1699 ft of climb, and is listed in category BM with skills noted as PM and LK. The event uses a mass start with an early start provision for slower runners.

Entry is available both by pre-entry and on the day, subject to availability. Pre-entry fees are £8 for members and £10 for non-members. On-the-day entry fees are £10 for members and £12 for non-members. A £5 entry discount applies for participants who commit to bringing a home baked cake; on-the-day entry is only possible if the race is not full. Cake is provided after the event.

Teams are allowed and team prizes are given for the top men and top women. Minimum age to compete is 18. Junior races are not held.

The race holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Participants must be prepared to carry full FRA kit as required; kit requirements will be notified on the day and failure to carry required kit will prevent participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

16 km
The Cake Race

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