Ian Roberts Memorial
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Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race
The event is a fell race of about 10.3 km (6.5 miles) with approximately 260 m (850 ft) of ascent. The course runs on boggy, rough moorland and includes sections of the Pennine Way and the Standedge Trail, plus an ascent of Pule Hill. Runners should expect tussocky ground in places.
The event is based at Marsden Cricket Club, Mount Road, Marsden HD7 6NN (GR 046106). The race start is located at grid reference SE 042108, about a ten minute walk from the cricket club. Registration takes place at the cricket club. The organiser is Holmfirth Harriers.
Entries open on 1 November 2026 and close on 11 March 2027. Online entries are accepted up to midnight on the closing date. The event has a minimum age of 18 and an entry limit of 200. Advance entry fees are shown for FRA members and non members; on the day entries may be accepted if the race has not filled, with different on the day fees for members and non members.
Because of the moorland location and the time of year, there is a possibility of wintry conditions and the organiser requires runners to carry full FRA kit when necessary. Kit requirements will be posted in the cricket club and must be adhered to. Hot and cold drinks and post‑race cake will be available. Runners are asked to keep the clubhouse clean and not to wash muddy footwear in the sinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
