Widdop Fell Race
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Widdop Fell Race
The Widdop course is a high moorland fell race that follows good and interesting paths with occasional tussocks and areas of chest high bracken. The route is marked throughout with flags, but mist can reduce visibility and catch less observant runners.
The course distance is 7 miles (11.3 km) with approximately 1200 ft (366 m) of ascent. The race uses a route introduced in 2013 and is licensed by the Fell Runners Association under UKA rules. It is designated a non GPS navigation race; participants may use GPS devices to record their route but not to aid navigation. If a competitor uses GPS functions to navigate to safety they must declare themselves as non competitive at the finish.
Minimum age to enter is 18 years. Registration takes place in the car park of the Pack Horse Inn (The Ridge), Widdop; the pub itself is closed. Entry on the day may be accepted up to the stated race limit of 120.
Organisers will decide on required carried kit on the night depending on weather. Participants should bring the FRA mandatory minimum kit in case it is required, including waterproof full body cover (waterproof trousers and a waterproof jacket with integrated hood and taped seams), hat or buff, gloves, map, compass and whistle. Kit checks take place before race number allocation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
