Tour of Pendle Fell Race
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Event overview
The Tour of Pendle Fell Race is scheduled for 15 November 2025 at Barley Village Hall, BB12 9LD, in the south/west Pennines. It is an AL fell race registered and licensed through the Fell Runners Association (FRA). Entry places were limited; new entries are closed, with 450 participants recorded and limited entries on the day possible if spaces remain. The published entry fee was £14.00 and on-the-day entry is shown as £25 where available. Minimum age to enter is 18.
Course, rules and requirements
The course runs over Pendle Hill and its adjoining moorlands. Distance is 27 km / 16.8 miles with 1473 m / 4833 ft of climb. The event notice states this is an AL fell race, not a long distance walk; experience and navigational skills are required and local knowledge is an advantage. The race is organised in accordance with FRA rules and insurance.
Runners must carry minimum equipment: waterproof whole-body cover with taped seams and attached hood, hat, gloves, a map of the route, a non-electronic compass, a whistle and emergency food. Records for the event are based on the 2015 course. Cut-off at checkpoint 4 is 1 hour 50 minutes of running time from the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
