Radcliffe AC Annual Championships 2026
Every Radcliffe Athletic Club member is eligible to take part in our club championships and there is something for everyone: road, trail, fell and cross country races.
The club championships are a great way to get to know your RAC teammates and cheer each other on, as well as discover new races,
The club is running three separate championships for members in 2026:
- Road and Trail
- Fell
- Cross Country
You can choose to take part in one or all of them!
Fell Championship
The Fell Championship comprises the 11 races in the Run the Moor Fell Grand Prix.
Radcliffe Athletic Club competes in the Run the Moors Fell Grand Prix (RTM), a series of 12 fell races throughout the year which are contested by local clubs. It incorporates a range of fell races from shorter, well-marshalled introductory races to longer, more difficult races aimed at the more experienced fell runner.
Many of the races are local but some are a little further afield to give runners the experience of running in the Lake and Peak Districts.
Individual and team prizes are available and people who completes a minimum of 5 races are guaranteed a prize.
Find out more on the RTM website or join the RTM Facebook page.
Here's the full list of fell races in the league, with some helpful links.
* Details of races to follow once confirmed at the Run the Moors race committee meeting early January 2026.
If you are planning to take part in an FRA-registered race you should plan to arrive at the start with (as a minimum) waterproof full body cover (with taped seams & integrated attached hood), hat, gloves, map of the route, compass, whistle & emergency food, with a bumbag/pack to carry them in. These may not all be compulsory for every race (although they are considered best practice), but you won't know this until you arrive at the start.
Race organisers are obliged to carry out random kit checks before the race & can refuse to allow runners to participate if they do not have the required kit
Cross Country Championship
The Cross Country Championship starts in October, and we take part in the Red Rose League for our cross country championship. You need to complete 3 races out of the 4 races to qualify for the club championship.
Fixtures below.
Fixtures to follow once confirmed.
Road and Trail Championship, incorporating the Central Lancs Grand Prix (CLGP)
This year's Road and Trail Championship comprises 25 races. These include the races from the Central Lancashire Grand Prix plus others selected by the club to create a year-round championship with lots of options.
Prizes are up for grabs in each age category. Members need to complete a minimum of 7 races to qualify for the Road and Trail Championship.
The races are friendly, vary in length, are suitable for all abilities and are a great introduction to racing. The club gets points for every person who competes so everyone's performance counts!.
There are individual as well as team prizes to be won, including prizes for everyone that completes a set number of races.
Visit the CLGP website for more information and booking links and follow the CLGP Facebook page.