Great Hameldon Hill Race
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Great Hameldon Hill Race
The Great Hameldon Hill Race began in 1979 and is organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers. It is part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series. The first event aimed to encourage local people to try running and attracted 371 entrants, of whom about 90 lived or worked locally and many entered as local teams. The largest local teams included Hyndburn Squash Club, Moorhead High School, Whinney Hill FC, Accrington Cricket Club, Oxo of Great Harwood, and Accrington Fire Brigade. The host club recorded 69 finishers in that first year.
The senior course is 9.6 km (approximately 6 miles) with a climb of 338 m (1109 ft). The event is held under UKA rules and is registered with the Fell Runners’ Association; competitors are asked to bring FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit and a recommendation is given on the day. There are goody bags for all senior finishers and no team prizes. Recorded course bests include a male record of 36 minutes 12 seconds (2004) and a female record of 42 minutes 53 seconds (2017).
Junior races run on the same day with age-appropriate distances: under 8 and under 10 run up to 1 km, under 12 and under 14 up to 2 km, and under 16 and under 18 up to 3 km. Juniors must be at least 6 years old on race day and under 18 at the end of the calendar year; medals are awarded to the first three boys and girls in each age category and juniors aged 16 or over may opt to enter the senior race.
The senior venue is Peel Park Hotel, Turkey Street, Accrington, BB5 6EW. Historical results are archived back to 1979; no race was held in 1983, 1984, 1985, and 2020. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
