Tour of Pendle Fell Race

NOV

21

2026

A classic AL fell race covering 27 km with nearly 1,500m of climb. This event requires navigational skill and experience, with mandatory kit and strict cut-offs in place. It starts and finishes at Barley Village Hall in late November.

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Barley, North West (England)

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27 kilometers

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Tour of Pendle Fell Race

The Tour of Pendle Fell Race is a fell running event covering a distance of 27 km (16.8 miles) with 1,473 meters (4,833 ft) of climb. It is categorized as an A-Long (AL) fell race, requiring both experience and navigational skills, with local knowledge noted as an advantage. The race is registered with the Fell Runners Association (FRA) and follows its rules.

The event will be held on November 21, 2026, starting from Barley Village Hall (postcode BB12 9LD). Entries open on August 1, 2026 and close on October 31, 2026. The standard entry fee is £16.00, with an entry-on-the-day fee of £25.00 if places are available. Participants must be aged 18 or older on the event date.

Mandatory kit includes full waterproof body cover with taped seams and hood, hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle, and emergency food. The use of GPS devices for navigation is not permitted. The race will start at 10:15 AM. There are cut-off times at checkpoints CP4 (12:00 PM) and CP6, with the latter determined by conditions on the day. Runners arriving after these cut-offs will be directed back to the village hall to retire officially. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

27 km

Tour of Pendle