Widdop Fell Race
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Widdop Fell Race
Widdop is a high moorland fell race run on good and interesting paths with occasional tussocks and areas of chest-high bracken. The route is fully marked and flagged, though mist can make navigation difficult for less observant runners.
The course is listed as 7 miles (11.3 km) with approximately 1,200 ft (366 m) of ascent. The event is licensed by the Fell Runners Association under UKA rules and is therefore a non-GPS race for navigation; GPS devices may be used to record a route but must not be used to aid navigation. If a competitor uses GPS to navigate to safety they must declare themselves non-competitive at the finish.
Location details note the Pack Horse Inn (The Ridge), Widdop (GR SD952316). The pub is closed but registration takes place in the car park. Entry is limited to 120 competitors. Pre-entry rates and deadlines apply, with different fees for FRA members and non-members, and there is a higher fee for entry on the day. The minimum age for entry is 18 years.
A decision on mandatory kit for the event will be made on the night depending on weather. Competitors should bring the FRA minimum kit in case it is required, including waterproof full body cover (waterproof trousers plus a waterproof jacket with an integrated hood and taped seams), hat or buff, gloves, map, compass and whistle. Kit checks take place before race number allocation. Course records are 47:01 for men (2023) and 57:48 for women (2016). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
