Flower Scar Fell Race
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Event overview
The Flower Scar Fell Race is a winter fell race near Todmorden. The course features steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths. The advertised distance is 13.3 km with 660 m of total ascent. The race is categorised AM under FRA rules. It starts close to Todmorden town centre and follows routes that are not used by other local races. Course records listed for 2024 are male 1:00:41 and female 1:08:10.
Entry, logistics and safety
The race date is 21 February 2026. Race headquarters is at Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BS. Entry fees are £10 for FRA members and £12 for non-members, with entry via Si Entries from late November 2025. Minimum age is 18. There is a cutoff at CP1 set at 50 minutes from the start; runners who cannot meet this time will be asked to return to race HQ. Prizegiving is scheduled at the Cricket Club. Hot food will be available at race HQ, with meat and vegan chilli options priced at £6 per head. The event requires full FRA mandatory winter kit: waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, hat (a Buff is not accepted), gloves, map and compass, whistle and emergency food. A strict no kit / no run policy applies. Parking is available at the Cricket Club or on surrounding streets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.