Waddington Fell Race
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Event
The Waddington Fell Race is scheduled for Sunday 27 September 2026. It is a category BM fell race of 11.3 km / 7 miles with 415 m / 1,362 ft of ascent. The venue for registration and prizegiving is Waddington Village Club, Clitheroe Road, Waddington, Lancashire, BB7 3HW. Entry is available on the day for a fee of £5. Minimum age is 18. Teams of three are permitted. The race holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Junior races are not included.
Logistics and safety
Registration opens at the village club at 12:15 and closes at 13:45. The race start is a short walk from the club. Parking in the village is limited; some free public parking is available on Twitter Lane and opposite the school on West Bradford Road. Toilets are available in the club.
The route will be well marshalled and partially flagged, with one checkpoint at the trig point on Waddington Fell. There is a cut off of 45 minutes at approximately 2.4 miles / 750 ft; runners not reaching that point in time will be asked to return to the village and hand in their number. Mountain rescue will be present and any surplus funds will be donated to them. Water will be available at the finish; runners are asked to bring a cup if possible. Minimum kit required is a waterproof top; full FRA kit may be required depending on weather and can include waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, emergency food, whistle, map, and compass. Prizegiving will take place at the village club with prizes for first male and female, age category winners (U23, M/F40 to M/F80) and teams of three. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
