The Fellrunner at the Heptonstall Festival
Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.
The race venue is St Thomas Heptonstall Church, Church Street, Heptonstall, HX7 7NT. The event takes place on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting at 11:30. Skills listed for the route are PM and LK. The minimum age for entry is 16. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Entry and Other Information
- Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is permitted for a fee of £7.00.
- Teams are allowed.
- Junior races are not held.
- The race is part of a free music festival that includes live bands, beer tents, food stalls, street entertainment and children's entertainment.
- A free pint is offered at the finish.
- Parking is provided at two locations: HX7 7LT (Bowling Club, for arrivals via Hebden Bridge/Yorkshire) and HX7 7EU (for arrivals via Widdop Rd / Longcauseway).
- Visit the organization's website for the most recent information: http://www.heptonstallfestivalrace.wordpress.com
Records: Male record 00:49:37 (2014), Female record 00:53:58 (2015).