Thieveley Pike Fell Race

Thieveley Pike Fell Race

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race is an AS category fell running event organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers. The event takes place in the village of Holme, Chapel-in-Cliviger, situated near Burnley. The course covers a distance of 7 km (4.3 miles) and involves a total ascent of 400 m (1310 feet).

The race begins in a field adjacent to the Ram Inn, approximately 100 meters from the village hall in the direction of Todmorden. The route initially follows the Mary Towneley Loop to Scout Farm before ascending a steep section to reach the moor. After passing through fields and rough moorland, the course climbs to the Thieveley Pike trig point. The return leg features a fast grassy descent, a technical drop to a fell gate, and a passage through a young plantation. A final steep climb brings participants back toward a ruin before a second grassy descent leads back to the original starting field via a bridleway.

Registration is located at St John’s Church Hall. Participants can enter on the day of the event. The course is fully flagged and marshaled for guidance. Regarding safety, runners are required to bring full waterproof body cover, including a torso cover with a head and ankle-length coverage, as organizers make a final decision on mandatory kit requirements on the morning of the race based on conditions.

Parking is available on the road toward Todmorden or within the village. Large areas in front of the local school must remain clear for emergency vehicle access, and participants are requested not to use the pub car park unless they are patrons. Prizes are awarded to the first five men and women, the first under-23 finishers, and winners of veteran age categories starting from age 40 in 10-year increments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.