Warslow Fell Race

Warslow Fell Race

Staffordshire Moorlands Athletics Club organises the Warslow Fell Race, held in Warslow near Buxton, Derbyshire. The event includes senior and junior races and takes place on routes that cross open and private land around the village.

The course contains steep and technical ascents and descents and is intended for experienced fell runners. The organisers have introduced cut off times and may require FRA mandatory kit in certain conditions; entrants will be notified in advance when this applies. Entrants who do not expect to complete the course in under 1 hour 55 minutes are asked not to enter.

The race is held under Fell Runners Association and UKA rules and carries Licence Number 2026-9716. Prizes are awarded to the overall first, second and third finishers in the male and female categories. Parts of the route cross private land; participants should not recce sections that are not on recognised footpaths or access land.

Venue and practical information are provided for Warslow Village Hall, Cheadle Road, Warslow, Buxton SK17 0JJ. Parking is on village roads; participants are asked to be considerate to residents and other road users. Public transport options may be available via the Moorlands Connect bus service.

Race specifics and entry arrangements: there is a senior race briefing before the race and entry is limited to 150 senior runners. Online entries close at 11:59 pm on Thursday 2 July 2026. Entry fees are listed as £12 for pre-entry plus a small administration fee, with an on the day fee of £15 if places remain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.