The Pendulum - Langleeford
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The Pendulum - Langleeford
The Pendulum is an 11-mile fell race based in Langleeford. The route visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot in sequence and includes approximately 3689 ft of ascent. The event is limited to 200 runners and has a minimum age of 18.
The course is waymarked and has a water station at the halfway point. Organisers provide a GPX file of the route in advance. There is mountain rescue oversight, constant communication with a tail runner, and experienced marshals on course. A three-hour cut off applies to the halfway point (climb The Cheviot and return); competitors who reach this cut off may continue to Hedgehope.
Prizes are awarded to the first three men and first three women. All finishers receive a medal after confirming wristbands collected from the top of each summit. The event notes that stalls in the event village will operate cash only due to lack of mobile signal, and that parking in the valley is limited.
Organisers recommend carrying trail shoes, waterproofs, a whistle, hat and gloves. The event may be postponed if snow or ice prevents access to the start location. Photography and filming may occur and images can be used for promotional purposes.
Entries open 1 August 2026 and close 26 March 2027. The published entry fee is £31.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
