Radcliffe AC
Fell Races
THE FRA STATES THAT ALL FELL RUNNERS SHOULD CARRY FULL BODY COVER,
MAP, COMPASS, HAT, GLOVES AND WHISTLE
This page is dedicated to those who like to get a bit off the road and get into those
lovely hills we have up here on the edge of the West Penine Moors. If you have any stories/reports
about any fell race, let me know.
Vince Ashton – Webmaster
Further Fell races and results can be found loitering on the
Fell Runners Association Website
Run The Moors 2013
Previous Years (2011) Fell page
Previous Years (2010) Fell page
Previous Years (2009) Fell page
Run the Moors League results are here, courtesy of Rossendale Harriers
For further details of these races, please see the Fells Liason. (Tom West)
Participating Clubs:
Rochdale Harriers & A.C., Rossendale Harriers, Radcliffe A.C.,
Middleton Harriers, Saddleworth Runners and Astley & Tyldesley Roadrunners.
(Rules: 11 races to choose from, best 5 count. Age as at 18th February 2013.
If a draw arises, races above 5 (if any) count).
Saturday 23rd February
Flower Scar ; cat A Medium
Sunday 17th March
Wolfs Pit ; Cat A Short
Saturday 4th May
Cake Race ; Cat B Medium
Sunday 26th May
Sunday 9th June
Wednesday 26th June
Thursday 11th July
Bull Hill ; Cat A Short (Our Race!)
Sunday 21st July
Kentmere, Cat A Medium
ER/LK/NS 19.8km Climb 1006m
A great long medium Lakeland classic. Pre-entry fairly early as it is popular!
Good to recce as if misty could be tricky.
Saturday 3rd August
Borrowdale ; Cat A Long
Saturday 21st September
Good Shepherd ; Cat B Long
Satuday 5th October
Saddleworth Edges Cat B Medium
ER/LK/NS/PM Distance TBC Climb TBC
New race above Dovestones reservoir on the beautiful Saddleworth Moors
Abbreviations : A = steep and tough. B = less than A C = Fast and runnable. ER = Experience required. LK = Local knowledge helpful. NS = Navigational Skills needed. PM = Partially marked. EOD = Entry on day.
Please check all race details which are available on the Fell Runner Association Website
FRA Rule state whistle compass and waterproof top and bottoms must be taken to the races; on the day the organisers will state what to carry.
Any queries please speak to Tom West, Fell Race Liaison