Bannerdale Fell Race

AUG
18
2027
A 6.5 km Lake District fell race with 808 m ascent, on day entry for £5, teams allowed and a UK Athletics permit.
Wed 18 Aug 2027
7 kilometers

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Bannerdale Fell Race

Bannerdale Fell Race is scheduled for Wed 18 Aug 2027 in the Lake District, England. The course starts and finishes at the stile above the White Horse Inn, Threlkeld (venue grid reference NY343270; venue address White Horse Inn, Threlkeld, CA12 4SY, grid NY343269). The race distance is 6.5 km / 4 miles with 808 m / 2651 ft of climb. The race is listed in category AS and carries a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry is on the day only; pre-entry is not available. The on-the-day entry fee is £5 cash, and registration takes place at the pub. Teams are allowed. Minimum age is 18.

The published route includes the following control points: footbridge (NY343279), Bannerdale summit (NY335291), Leadmine (disused) (NY332286), shoulder of Sharp Edge (NY329284), and the summit of Doddick Fell (NY329278). Limited parking is available at the pub; additional parking is on the lay-by on the A66. Skills codes listed for the event are ER, LK, NS.

Course records from 2026 are noted as 00:44:45 for the male course and 00:57:05 for the female course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
Bannerdale Fell Race

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