Tour of Pendle Fell Race
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Tour of Pendle Fell Race : overview
The Tour of Pendle is an AL-category fell race held under FRA rules in the South/West Pennines, England. The race follows a route over Pendle Hill and adjoining moorlands, using the same course layout as 2015 for its record basis. The course distance is 27 km / 16.8 miles with a total climb of 1473 m / 4833 ft. The venue is Barley Village Hall (BB12 9LD, grid ref 823403). The minimum entry age is 18. The event notes that experience and navigational skills are required and that local knowledge is an advantage.
Entries, safety and race controls
Entries open 1 August 2025 and close 1 November 2025; the published entry fee is £14, with an on-the-day fee of £25 if places remain. Entries listed show 252 participants so far. The race is registered and licensed through the FRA and is organised in accordance with FRA requirements. A checkpoint cut-off applies at checkpoint 4: closure is set at a running time of 1 hour 50 minutes from the start. Minimum mandatory equipment includes waterproof whole-body cover with taped seams and an attached hood, hat, gloves, a paper map of the route, a non-electronic compass, a whistle and emergency food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.