Originally and brilliantly organised by Kev Shand for over 40 years, this AS classic fell race in the South Pennines is now proudly hosted by Todmorden Harriers after Kev retired from organising.
This race is short, sharp, fast, and rough in parts visiting the prominent Blackstone Edge Trig point, Pennine Way and a Roman Old Road. Kev inaugurated this cracking race back in 1983, unlike many races it has not suffered with access restrictions thanks to the local farmers / landowner’s receptiveness and has remained the same route (including the infamous bog) throughout. It’s a class of a race, this is reflected in it being included as a counter in the British / English Fell Championships on 2 occasions previously.
You can read Jonathan’s write up of 2025’s dry and tussocky race here.
Race Details- English Championship counter
- Date: Saturday 18th April 2026
- Female start: 11am
- Male start: 1230pm
- Location: Knowl Farm, Blackstone Edge Old Road, Littleborough OL15 0LL
- Category: 5.6km/366m
- This race is part of the FRA English Championship ( short ) for 2026 and the Todmorden Harriers’ Summer Series – consisting of Blackstone Edge, That’s so Hebden Bridge, Stoodley Pike and Crow Hill Reverse. If you enter all four you will be put into a draw with a chance of winning a prize. More details for each race can be found here on the website; email secretary@todharriers.co.uk with any questions.
- Min age: 16 yrs
- Kit requirements: As per FRA rules
- Pre- entries via SI Entries: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=16579
- No entry on Day
- No junior races
- Organiser: Jon Wright. Email: blackstoneedge@todharriers.co.uk
Trash Free Trails are supporting Blackstone Edge Race
Thanks to Dave Woodhead for the photos:
Women’s race – The Run Out – Enjoy 234 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/1Roo77TeFYo4SsMX7
Women’s race – Into the Bog – Enjoy 537 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/DKZsPGj5SJkeugZh7
Women’s race – Return out of the Bog – Enjoy 519 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/A6QZ6GNfe8LLTbyZ7
Women’s race – The Return – Enjoy 576 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/s1as9FturDnPshAm7
Men’s race – The Run Out – Enjoy 198 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/MeQE7dMisDFSa2uJ9
Men’s race – Into the Bog – Enjoy 531 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/UZDEfAQQLmmpkeB79
Men’s race – Return out of the Bog – Enjoy 591 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/omhC1vdgKwiU4CqCA
Men’s race – The Return – Enjoy 998 photos in link https://photos.app.goo.gl/yKSZaMrPJAj4tBpNA
The top 10/5 record category winners can be seen here.
The all time records time for each age cateory can be seen here.