Wardle Skyline
Wardle, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026
Race Overview
The Wardle Skyline is a fell running event held in the South and West Pennines region of England. Starting from Wardle Square, located off the A58 Rochdale to Littleborough Road, the course covers a distance of 11.3 km (7 miles). Participants navigate a route that includes 381 m (1250 ft) of total elevation gain. The race is classified as a Category BM event under fell running regulations.
Course and Logistics
The event features a cut-off point at the 1.5-mile marshal location. Runners must be at least 18 years old to participate. Registration takes place in Wardle, with parking facilities available at the Watergrove reservoir, situated approximately 0.5 km from the registration area. Revenue generated from parking fees supports the Scouts and the Rossendale Mountain Rescue Team. This event holds a permit and insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA) through UK Athletics.
Entry Details
Registration is available both in advance and on the day of the race. The pricing structure differs for members and non-members:
- 11.3 km distance with 381 m of climb.
Club teams are eligible to compete, with the first four finishers counting toward the men's team score and the first three finishers counting for the women's team score. There are no junior races associated with this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.