Widdop Fell Race
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Widdop Fell Race
The Widdop Fell Race is a high moorland fell race held on 14 July 2027. The course follows good and varied paths with some tussocks and areas of chest high bracken. The route is waymarked with flags throughout but can be difficult to follow in mist, so runners are asked to keep to the flags.
Distance and ascent: 7 miles (11.3 km) with 1200 ft (366 m) of climb.
Location and registration: the event is based at the Pack Horse Inn (The Ridge), Widdop (GR SD952316). The pub is closed, and registration takes place in the car park.
Entry and limits: pre-entry fees are £5.00 for FRA members and £7.50 for non-members; entry on the day fees are £6.00 for members and £8.50 for non-members. Entry on the day may be available up to the race limit of 120. Pre-entry closes on 12 July 2027. Minimum age is 18 years.
Rules and kit: the race is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules and is a non GPS navigation event. GPS may be used to record a route but not to assist navigation except in an emergency; anyone using GPS navigation to reach safety must be recorded as non-competitive. A decision on mandatory kit to carry will be made on the night depending on weather. Competitors should be prepared to carry the FRA minimum kit including waterproof full body cover (waterproof trousers and jacket with integrated hood and taped seams), hat, gloves, map, compass and whistle. Kit checks take place before number allocation.
A route map is published for the event. The current course has been in use since 2013; male and female course records stand at 47:01 (2023) and 57:48 (2016) respectively. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
