Whinberry Naze

Rossendale, United Kingdom • 26 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Whinberry Naze fell race is scheduled for Fri 26 Dec 2025 in Rawtenstall, England. It is a category BS fell race in the South/West Pennines region. The minimum entry age is 14. The event carries a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Venue and course

The race starts and finishes at Marl Pits Sports Centre, Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 7SN (grid reference 821230). The course distance is 6.4 km / 4 miles with a climb of 229 m / 751 ft. Skills listed for the race are PM.

Entry and rules

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted with fees of £6.00 for members and £8.00 for non-members. Teams are not allowed. There are no junior races.

Records and other notes

Recorded course best times are 00:22:13 (male, 2005) and 00:26:07 (female, 2011). The race is described as a festive fell event and includes prizes for fancy dress. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
6.4 Km / 4 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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