Blackshaw Head Fete Fell Race
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Blackshaw Head Fete Fell Race
The event is a fell race held as part of the Blackshaw Head Fete near Hebden Bridge in the South/West Pennines, England. The course covers 8.9 km / 5.5 miles with approximately 274 m of ascent. The venue is the fete field at Blackshaw Head, grid reference 959276 on OL21.
Entry is available on the day; there is a stated entry-on-day fee of £6 and there is no pre-entry. Registration opens from midday at the fell race tent. Minimum age for entrants is 18. Teams are permitted, with an open team prize scored on four counters and a women’s team prize scored on three counters. There are no junior races.
The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records are noted as 00:34:37 for men (2022) and 00:40:58 for women (2009). Skills are listed as PM.
Organisers require specific kit: waterproof whole body cover, hat and gloves are mandatory and entrants without required kit will not run. The event is presented in conjunction with the Blackshaw Head Fete. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
