Alderman's Ascent

JUL

25

2026

Tackle Alderman's Ascent, a classic fell race in the South West Pennines with 8.5 km and over 400 m of climb, passing the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks. This tenth anniversary race on 25 July 2026 is a counter for the English Fell Running Championship and welcomes solo and team entries from age 16.

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Greenfield, North West (England)

Website

9 kilometers

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Alderman's Ascent - Saturday 25 July 2026

Alderman's Ascent is a fell race held in the South/West Pennines on Saturday 25 July 2026. The venue is the Satellite Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7AQ. The event is classed as an AS race under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules and will act as a counter race for the English Fell Running Championship 2026. The race marks the event's tenth year in 2026. Minimum age for entry is 16. Teams are allowed and there are no junior races. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.

Course, kit and entry

The course is 8.5 km with over 400 m of climb. The route passes the 'Pots and Pans' monument, reaches its highest point at Shaw Rocks, then returns via Alderman's Hill with a long technical downhill followed by a sustained uphill section to the hill shoulder and then back to the finish. FRA mandatory kit requirements will be decided on the day; competitors are advised to bring the full kit normally required by the FRA. Pre-entry is available via SiEntries (member and non-member fees apply). Entry on the day is permitted with a stated fee. Course records are 00:35:52 (male, 2021) and 00:39:12 (female, 2021). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.