Race Calendar

Mickleden Straddle

2 Feb 2025

Langsett Barn, South Yorkshire
Starts: 11:00
Distance: 14.3 Miles
Entry Fee: £12.00 - £14.00
Minimum Age 18 on race day

14.3 miles / 2,431ft ascent - Category BL Fell Race - Navigation skills required

After a five year hiatus, Mickleden Straddle is back! The route over difficult high-level moorland terrain and potential for severe weather conditions make this race a serious winter challenge, requiring previous similar fell running experience. Pre-entry only - NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

Organiser

Denby Dale AC

6 Grove Street
Ossett
WF5 8LP
Josh Ellis
07794 395725

Course

Distance:
14.3 Miles
Type:
Fell
Profile:
Hilly
Laps:
1
See Map
Entry limit:
150
Remaining places:
0
Race licence:
FRA 2025-9536
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Changing facilities
  • Baggage store
  • No water stations
  • No distance markers
  • No showers
Race HQ:
Langsett Barn, S36 4GY (GR 211005)

Limited Parking available in Langsett Barn and Langsett Flouch car parks, layby on A616 and side roads. Please car share where possible. Registration from 9.30am at Langsett Barn.

There will be a mandatory kit check at registration as per FRA rules. NO KIT - NO RUN! GPS devices for navigation not permitted. No dogs allowed with runners. Please note cut off time of 12.00 at CP1 (top of Cut Gate). A bottle of Rescue Ale to all finishers in support of Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team. Post race refreshments and prize presentation at Langsett Barn. Entries are non-refundable. Transfers will be accepted up until 31st January. Further information in pre-entrant email before race day.

Entry Fees

The prices below include race fees, card charges and admin; there are no hidden extras.

FRA members£12.00
Non-FRA members£14.00
Entry on the day will not be available. ENTER NOW to guarantee your place.

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Look who just entered:

  • Debbie Hall, Holmfirth Harriers AC
  • Julian Morgan, #CLUB NOT RECOGNISED#
  • Sophie Cromwell , Holmfirth Harriers AC
  • Nick Hails, Hillsborough & Rivelin RC
  • John Himsworth, Hillsborough & Rivelin RC

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