| Race Organiser | Tom Ricketts -07813 761132 |
| Race entry | Price £11 + £1 admin fee. You can also enter the full race series – £40 + £2 admin fee (Tigger Tor, Tiger’s Trail, Blacka Moor Chase, Totley Moor and Exterminator)) |
| Race date | Sunday 26th January 2025 |
| Start location | Fox House, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY |
| Start time | 10am |
| Registration | Registration & kit check from 8.00am to 9.30am (min. FRA kit must be carried at all times during the race) |
| Distance | Approx. 8.8 miles / 14.2km |
| Ascent | Approx. 1610ft / 490m |
| Category | FRA race category BM |
| Price | £11 + £1 service charge (pre-entry ONLY) |
| Entries | Limited to 350 participants – Minimum Age: 18 |
| Facilities | Toilets, food, bar, car parking (car sharing encouraged) Please note, water is provided, however, in order to reduce waste, plastic cups are not provided |
| Map | View the Course Map PDF View the Course Map JPG |
Introduction
2025 marks the 40th outing for the Tigger Tor Fell Race – the first race of the year in the Totley AC Race Series. For the first time the race is based at the Fox House near Longshaw, and the start and finish are along Houndkirk Road (the roman road). The whole of the course is now on off-road tracks and fell. The race involves reaching 12 checkpoints in order via an un-marked route over Houndkirk Moor, Burbage Moor and Hathersage Moor. Landmarks include Houndkirk Hill, Burbage Edge, Higger Tor, Winyards Nick, Toad’s Mouth & Carl Wark providing some of the most beautiful scenery the Peak District has to offer. On race day registration will be in the bar at the Fox House, with kit checks, bag storage and the prize giving in the FRA marquee outside. The pub will be open for food and refreshments before and after the race.
The Tigger Tor race is not only a relatively ‘tough’ fell race with some difficult terrain, but it is also subject to the winter weather. Temperatures on the day have regularly been well below zero on the moors and this is even before the effects of the wind chill. The course is unmarked so there is also an element of navigating using a map and compass. In line with FRA policy no electronic navigation devices are allowed to be used (for instance phone apps, GPS watches that can follow a GPX track), except for recording and emergency purposes. Therefore, those with no prior fell running experience are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED from entering. If you have any doubts, please get in touch first with any questions.
All entrants:
- must accept primary responsibility for their own safety
- should familiarise themselves with the FRA ‘Hypothermia’ leaflet
- agree to abide by the FRA rules at all times
- must carry the FRA minimum kit throughout the race along with any other items appropriate to the potential conditions. This includes a paper copy of the race route (electronic copies are not acceptable).
This race is held under FRA Rules. It has a distance of approximately 8.8miles (14.2km) with total climb of around 1,610 feet (490m). It is therefore a category B Medium race (over 10 km but less than 20 km, average not less than 25 metres climb per km, not more than 30% on road).
The locations of the checkpoints are shown on the course map, with grid references specified on the accompanying table.
Entries & transfers
This race is online pre-entry only – there will be NO entry on the day.
The timing and entry system this year is provided by Events360.
The route
There is a short mandatory section along Houndkirk Road at the start. Competitors must then find their own way to each of the checkpoints in numerical order without external assistance. Marshals will do no more than indicate the general direction in which you should proceed on leaving a checkpoint. You are encouraged to recce some or all of the route if you are not familiar with the area.
| No. | Location | Map ref. | No. | Location | Map ref. |
| Start & Finish | Gate on Houndkirk Road | SK272807 | CP7 | Higger Tor North Summit | SK257821 |
| CP1 | Houndkirk Hill | SK283817 | CP8 | Winyards Nick | SK252812 |
| CP2 | Fell Gate | SK289823 | CP9 | Road Stile Toads Mouth Rock | SK260806 |
| CP3 | Corner of Lady Canning’s Plantation | SK288828 | CP10 | Carl Wark North | SK258815 |
| CP4 | Bridge Houndkirk Road | SK283824 | CP11 | Stone Trough | SK264808 |
| CP5 | Burbage Rocks | SK267826 | CP12 | Old Milestone Houndkirk Road | SK274812 |
| CP6 | Corner of Woods | SK262824 |
———- = Mandatory route out
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Race Day
If you require assistance at any time then please contact Race Control on the following number:
07813 761132 – Race organiser Tom Ricketts
This race is held under FRA Rules and runners must familiarise themselves with and comply with the FRA Requirements for Runners 2023 (the “Runners’ Rules) .
Additionally, entrants should note the following:
- Mandatory kit inspections will be performed on race day following number collection. You will not be allowed to start the race unless you have passed this inspection. A further check may be undertaken on completion of the race – anyone completing the race without the required kit will be disqualified and reported to the FRA.
- ‘FRA Mandatory Minimum Kit’ (waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood) + hat + gloves + printed map of the route + compass + whistle and emergency food) will be mandatory and any runner presenting non-compliant kit will not be allowed to start the race. No refund of race fee will be provided. Note that kit inspections will include checking that whole body cover is waterproof (windproof/showerproof kit e.g. Montane Featherlite will not be accepted).
- Please bring a reusable plastic bottle if you would like a drink of water at the finish. Single use cups are not provided.
- Your race number must not be folded or cut down and, at the start, all checkpoints and the finish, must be clearly visible on your chest. Failure to show your number at checkpoints will lead to disqualification.
- Entrants may not take dogs on the course
- Runners are not required to record their arrival at checkpoints in any way. The only requirement is that competitors must run past the marshals (without taking short cuts) with their race numbers clearly visible. You will need to visit the checkpoints in numerical order as marked on the map (see link above).
- GPS devices are not permitted for navigational purposes. You will need to visit the checkpoints in numerical order as marked on the map (see link above).
Retirement procedure Runners wishing to retire from the race MUST inform Race Control and not just a marshal; they should either:
- Report to a checkpoint and then return directly to the finish to report to race controller
- Report directly to the race organiser at the finish line or
- Telephone Race Control (see number listed above)
Prizes
There will be a prize giving ceremony in the FRA Marquee at approximately 12.30hrs. There will be top 3 male/female, 1st Totley runner, 1st Team (first 3 from same club) and prizes in the following age groups:
- 18-23
- Senior
- V40
- V50
- V60
- V70
Useful information
Directions
The race starts from:
The Fox House, Longshaw, Sheffield S11 7TY
Mandatory FRA minimum kit
All runners will be required to pass a kit check during registration and there will be kit spot checks at the finish. Any entrant attempting to run at any point without the full required kit will be disqualified immediately.
- Hat
- Gloves
- Printed map of the course (this could be a physical OS map or a print-out of the course map)
- A whistle
- Emergency food
- Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated, attached hood) for example, waterproof over-trousers and waterproof jacket with hood
- A navigation compass (as opposed to an app)
Please note that digital versions of the course (for example on smart watches or mobile phones) will not be accepted.