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Turnslack Fell Race

Name: Turnslack Fell Race
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Littleborough

Littleborough, United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026

Turnslack Fell Race

Turnslack Fell Race is scheduled for 25 July 2026 and is listed as a Category BM fell race. The course covers 12.9 km with approximately 610 m of ascent. The event base is Calderbrook Community Church in Calderbrook, OL15 9NW, with parking provided at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields near Summit. Race headquarters and the post-race refreshments and prize giving are held in the church community rooms.

Entry opens 28 February 2026 and closes 23 July 2026. Entry fees are shown as FRA Member £7.00 and Non Member £8.00. The minimum age for competitors is 18. Team prizes are awarded with four to count for men and three to count for women. Kit requirements will be confirmed on the day; the event notes that runners should bring full FRA kit. Registration is managed via the event entry system. The event lists a small number of entries at present. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Littleborough

Race information

Registration

13 km

Category Bm Fell Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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