Goyt Valley Striders
Affiliated to UK Athletics
Reg no. 2658036
The Eccles Pike Fell Race is reputably one of the oldest fell races in the country, dating back to the beginning of the century. It is renowned for being short, tough and demanding.
WED AUG 15. ECCLES PIKE. AS. 7:30pm. 3.4m/1001' from the Navigation Inn, Buxsworth, near Whaley Bridge (GR 821023 on OS Dark Peak Map, ( directions here ).
£4.00 on night only. PM Over 14. Also junior race (as part of main race), 14-16 years.Records 19.26 Andy Wilton 1996; f. 25.12 Sally Newman 1993.
For more information contact the striders by clicking here
The Navigation Inn itself offers a good selection of bar meals and beer, making this an ideal venue for the family to wait whilst you take part in the race.
Note that the race changed in 2009 and is rated A class clicking here for map of course and for the course profile click here
