Eccles Pike Fell Race 2026
Eccles Pike Fell Race is scheduled for Wednesday 12 August 2026 and is organised by Goyt Valley Striders. The event uses Bugsworth War Memorial Club as Race HQ, which is close to the race start and finish. The stated location postcode is SK23 7NJ.
The course distance is 3.4 miles (5.5 km) with 901 ft (275 m) of climb. Numbers will be collected on the day. Entry is offered at £10.00 with a £1.00 discount for Fell Runners Association members. The organiser notes that the race often sells out, so on-the-day entries are unlikely.
Parking information is provided for attendees: parking at the Navigation Inn may require payment, there is a large car park at Tesco about 1 km away along the canal, and additional parking will be available on the day. Entrants will receive a race brief by email a few days before the event with further local details.
Entry and event policies state that individual refunds are at the race organiser’s discretion, booking fees are non-refundable, and the organiser may amend or cancel the event if necessary; rescheduling within the same calendar year will result in automatic transfer of entries. Transfers or deferrals are normally permitted up to 48 hours before the event. By entering, participants agree to standard fell-running safety and results-publication conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Event Details
This is one of the oldest fell races in the country with a history going back over 100 years. It is renowned for being short, tough and demanding.Distance of 3.4 miles (5.5km) with 901 ft (275 m) of climb.As usual we will be using the Bugsworth War Memorial Club as Race HQ, this is close to the start and finish of the race. Please be aware that if you park at the Navigation Inn you may be expected to pay for parking, the pub is currently closed and the APNR camera has been removed, but the payment machine is still there. Please do not park at the far end of the car park and block the race route. There is a large car park available at Tesco only 1km away on the canal. Other parking will be available on the day, please read the race brief email that will be sent out a few days before the race for details.Numbers will be picked up on the day.Start time 7.30pm, this race often sells out which makes it unlikely there will be entries on the day.