Trigger Fell Race

Event

The Trigger Fell Race is scheduled for 11 January 2026. The venue is Marsden Cricket Club, Mount Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6NN. The event is organised by Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team and has FRA permit insurance. Minimum age is 18. Timing and split times will be provided by SPORTident. Entry is by pre-entry only and entries are vetted for fell running and navigation experience. Entry fees are £25 for FRA members and £30 for non-members. Maximum entry is 250; additional entrants are placed on a waiting list and the event is currently full.

Route and requirements

The race follows a linear route from Marsden to Edale, crossing Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder, and visiting seven checkpoints including two trig points. The published climb is 1650 m and the distance is given as approximately 33 km (about 20.5 miles). Runners must be self-sufficient and make their own transport arrangements to the start and from the finish. Every runner must visit each checkpoint in order. A full kit check will take place at registration; required kit includes full FRA standard items such as waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, hat and gloves, map (Dark Peak map acceptable), compass, whistle, emergency food, fell-running shoes, long-sleeved top, head torch and an emergency survival bag. The event depends on the Snake Pass being open for access to Snake Summit. All profits are donated to Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.