Kelbrook

This race was first organised by Rev Andrew Proctor, the vicar of Kelbrook Parish Church in conjunction with a garden party held in the grounds of the vicarage, with the profits going towards church finances.

Later, the race became part of the Pendle & Burnley Grand Prix with a consequential increase in the numbers taking part and the vicarage garden party gave way to Kelbrook Gala. The original race route went up Waterloo Road and on to Cob Lane before heading out on to the fells, but a new route was introduced in 2003 which took out the road sections and made the race trail and fell only. While the Gala is no longer a part of the day, the race continues to challenge its runners and shouldn't be underestimated given its short length.

Part of the race is over private land, so please do not recce it before race day, as this could prejudice the future of the race.