Eccles Pike Fell Race
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Eccles Pike Fell Race
The Eccles Pike Fell Race is organised by Goyt Valley Striders and is held on the second Wednesday in August; the page lists an event date of 12 August 2026. The race is a short fell run from Buxworth to the top of Eccles Pike and back. It is described as a straightforward ascent to the summit followed by the return descent and is reported to date back to the 19th century.
Race details
The event is listed as an AS fell race of 3.4 miles (5.4 km) with about 1001 ft (305 m) of climb. Race headquarters is Bugsworth War Memorial Club (SK23 7NJ) and race numbers are issued on the night. A route map is provided for the course.
Prizes are offered to female and male finishers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and for 1st in age categories V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65 and V70. The club offers a £2 drinks voucher to participants who travel by public transport, walk, cycle, run to the start, or car share with four or more people. Results are published for many years, including files for 1995 through 2025. Recorded course times noted for 2024 include 21:28 and 23:32; the all-time fastest time listed is 18:14 (1980). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.