Ogden Midsummer Madness
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Ogden Midsummer Madness
Ogden Midsummer Madness is a fell race held in the South/West Pennines in England. The course starts from Ogden Water Visitor Centre, Ogden Ln, Halifax HX2 8XZ and runs from the local nature reserve area.
The race distance is 5 km (3.1 miles) with approximately 300 m (984 ft) of climb. The event is classed as Category AS and notes skills abbreviations PM and LK. The minimum age to take part is 16, with age judged on the day.
Entry is available on the day only. Entry fees on the day are £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members; there is no pre-entry. Team entries are not permitted. There are no junior races at this event.
Performance records are recorded for the course; the fastest recorded times are 27:07 for men (2019) and 29:50 for women (2023). The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance arranged through the FRA.
The description of the route emphasises its fell race character and the uphill climb from the Ogden Water area. Practical details such as entry procedure, age limit, permit status, distance and climb are provided for participants and observers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
