Waddington Fell Race

Waddington Fell Race

Waddington Fell Race is organised as a category BM fell race covering 11.3 km with approximately 415 m of ascent (1,362 ft). The route is marshalled and partially flagged and includes a checkpoint at the trig point on Waddington Fell (GR715475). A cut off applies at the track at the top of Summit House Farm (GR712465): any runner not reaching that point within the specified time will be asked to return to the village and hand in their race number.

Registration is held at Waddington Village Club on Clitheroe Road (BB7 3HW); the club provides toilets and a place to leave bags at runners’ own risk. The race start (GR724437) is a short walk from the club via the churchyard of St Helen’s and the lane behind the Lower Buck pub.

Mountain rescue personnel will be present and any surplus funds are donated to them. Competitors must carry at least 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.

Runners who retire must return to the village, inform the race organiser, and hand in their race number. Parts of the course cross private land and should not be recceed before the event. Water is available at the finish; runners are asked to bring their own cup where possible. Prizegiving takes place at the Village Club with awards for overall and age-category winners and for teams of three. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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