Giant's Tooth Fell Race 11.00 a.m. New Year's Day 2025

We are pleased to be the organisers of the traditional curtain raiser of the West Yorkshire fell racing year, the Giant's Tooth Race. Held annually on New Year's Day, the race became famous when featuring in the opening chapter of Richard Askwith's excellent book  "Feet in the Clouds". It's always a fun race, with a typically festive atmosphere, fell runner excuses (hangovers, niggles etc) and smiles. Registration is from 9.30 a.m at the Ogden Water classroom (opposite the visitor centre). This is for number collection, signing of U18 consents and confirmation of the kit requirements on the day (weather dependent). PLEASE BRING AND BE PREPARED TO CARRY FULL FRA KIT just in case it is deemed necessary for safety reasons. AS A MINIMUM YOU WILL BE ASKED TO CARRY A WATERPROOF JACKET AND YOUR PHONE. The race is fully flagged and on established trails with prepared surfaces. There is, however, one steep and technical descent, littered with slippery tree roots and tussocks, so lease only turn up to race in appropriate fell running footwear with good grip. From the foot of that descent is a fast, undulating 1.5 miles to the finish. Please note that the large gates will be open at the kissing gates which have been bottlenecks in the past. This is to prevent clashes with families out walking with their dogs etc. PLEASE NOTE THAT THEY HAVE PRIORITY. PLEASE BE POLITE AND RESPECTFUL OF THEIR RIGHT TO SHARE OUR RACE ROUTE. Parking is at the Causeway Foot Inn (NOT OGDEN CAR PARK). Presentation is in the dog walker's bar in the pub afterwards. The race is pre-entry only. £6 FRA members £7.50 non members. Minimum age 16. All age categories age on the day. The race is a fundraiser for Ogden Water. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Open and Female categories. Also prizes for the Open and Female winners in the Junior, V40, V50, V60 and V70 categories. Enter Here