This race is reputed to be one of the oldest established fell races in the country, which probably accounts for the fact that it is short and sharp, basically a run straight to the top of a hill and back down.
Bill Smith, Stud Marks on the Summits
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Start: 7:30pm
This famous old 3 mile fell race dates back to the 19th Century. Buxworth to the top, and back! Winners include marathon world record holder Ron Hill.
As part of the club’s commitment to helping to reduce climate change, we’ll give you a £2 Drinks Voucher if you travel to the race using public transport, or if you walk, cycle or run to the start, or if you car share with 4 or more people.
Info
- Race HQ is Bugsworth War Memorial Club (SK23 7NJ)
- Numbers issued on the night
- AS fell race: 3.4M (5.4km) with 1001′ (305m) climb
- Route map
- Prizes are offered to Female and Male runners:
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- 1st V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65 and V70
Results
Records
Current course from 2009
- William Longden 21:28 (2024)
- Martha Tibbot 23:32 (2024)
The all-time record on any course is John Wild 18:14 (1980).
Photos on flickr