Gavel Fell Race

AUG
25
2027
A Lake District fell race at The Leaps near Kirkland covering 8 km with 330 m climb; day entry is free and junior races are included.
8 kilometers

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About the race

Gavel Fell Race (Ennerdale Show) is a fell race in the Lake District, England. The race is listed in category BS and is held at The Leaps near Kirkland (grid reference NY087182).

The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with a total climb of 330 m / 1083 ft. Competitors should note the requirement for full FRA kit. Skills codes given for the event are ER, PM, LK.

Entry on the day is available and there is no pre-entry; the on-the-day entry fee is shown as £0.00. Minimum age for the main race is 18 and teams are not allowed.

Junior races are included for U10, U12, U14 and U16 age groups. The event is covered by a permit and carries associated UK Athletics insurance provided through the FRA.

Recorded best times for the main race are 00:32:52 (male record, 2025) and 00:38:46 (female record, 2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km
Senior Race

Events nearby

A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.
A 21.1 km fell race in Langdale on 10 October 2026 over rocky, often pathless terrain, with experience requirements, limited entries and FRA safety rules.
A 7.3 km fell race in Borrowdale with 675 m of climb, held on 18 Oct 2026 as part of the Borrowdale Shepherds Meet; on the day entry is £5.
A 54 mile point to point race on the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston, self navigated with mandatory kit checks, live GPS tracking and UKA licence and ITRA points.
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