This is a Fell Race suitable for beginner fell runners.

The route is multi-terrain over rough rocky tracks, heathery paths and approximately one mile of road up the back of the moor. The forest section is interesting and adds nice variety but take care as there are, not unnaturally, tree roots which are often slippery when wet. The little wooden bridges in the forest are also often slippery, especially when wet. Note the new clearance on the second section of forest, this path can be a bit tricky with old tree roots.

The Fell Race will start and finish on Keighley Road, about half a mile from Race HQ.

Enter in advance via Racebest or on the day (subject to availability).

£8/£10 pre entry (FRA members/non-members); £10/£12 on the day

Full body cover may be necessary if weather is poor.

Getting there & parking

Race HQ will located at the finish on Keighley Gate Road (///those.exhaling.saucepan).
Please park in the Darwin Gardens car park (approximately 5 min walk from the race start and HQ). If you want to enter a postcode into your SatNav, LS29 9JE is the nearest. Please park in this car park; once it is full, use Wells Road and adjoining streets (but show consideration for local residents: we don’t want to antagonise them!).

Prize giving & Results

There will be prizes for the first 3 men and women. Prizes in the Vets 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 categories (number of prizes per category will depend on the number of entries). Only 1 prize per runner. The prize giving will be at about 12.30pm at race HQ.

Mandatory Kit

This is a FRA race and therefore all runners must carry the following:

WATERPROOF JACKET
(with taped seams and integrated attached hood)
WATERPROOF TROUSERS
HAT
GLOVES
COMPASS
WHISTLE

Rules may be be relaxed on the day if the weather is good.

First Aid

There will be first aid posts at the Start/Finish and at Whetstone Gate (the mast at the top of the hill). If you see someone injured please offer help, if they don’t need it then report the incident to the nearest marshal.

Water/Beer

There will be refreshment on the course (water) at Whetstone Gate and water and a bottle of beer for all finishers at the finish.

Road Sections

There are no road closures so please allow any traffic to pass, particularly as you gather at the start. By the time the trail runners reach the road section at Bradup everyone should be reasonably spaced, however please be aware of vehicles moving to and from the mast.

If you drop out please report to the finish to let everyone know so we don’t have to call out Mountain rescue. 

Previous Results

2026 results
2025 results
2024 results
2023 results
2022 results
2019 results
2018 results and photos
2017 results on Race Best
2016 results on Race Best

Race Route

The Fell Race will start and finish on Keighley Road, about half a mile from Race HQ. The route is multi-terrain over rough rocky tracks, heathery paths and approximately one mile of road up the back of the moor. The forest section is interesting and adds nice variety but take care as there are, not un-naturally, tree roots which are often slippery when wet. The little wooden bridges in the forest are also often slippery, especially when wet. Note the new clearance on the second section of forest, this path can be a bit tricky with old tree roots.

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