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Widdop Fell Race

Name: Widdop Fell Race
Start: 2026-07-08
End: 2026-07-08
Location: Hebden Bridge

Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026

Widdop fell race 2026

Widdop Fell Race is a midweek fell running event on Wednesday 8 July 2026, organised by Calder Valley Fell Runners. The course sits on high moorland above Widdop Reservoir and begins at The Pack Horse Inn.

The route follows good and varied paths and includes a few tussocks and areas of chest high bracken. The course is marked throughout and the race is fully flagged, though the markings can be harder to follow in mist. The route distance is 7 miles with approximately 1,200 ft of ascent.

The race starts with a fast paced run down the road onto moorland trails and concludes with a final dash to the finish. Entries open 15 June 2026 and close 6 July 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18 and entry fees listed are £5.00 for FRA members and £7.50 for non members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Hebden Bridge

Race information

Website Registration

11 km

7 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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