Kirkby Moor Fell Race

NOV
28
2026
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
11 kilometers

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Event

The race takes place on Sat 28 Nov 2026 in Kirkby Moor, Lake District, England. It is classed as a BM category fell race and is based at Kirkby Community Centre, Beckside, Cumbria, LA17 7TG (grid reference SD233823).

Course and competition

The course distance is 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with 490 m (1608 ft) of climb. Skills codes listed are LK and NS. The minimum age is 18 and there are no junior races. Dogs are not permitted on the course. This event is the final counting race for the season-long trophies covering Black Combe, Caw, Dunnerdale and Kirkby Moor; male and female winners are those with the best overall time across those races.

Entry, teams and records

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is allowed. Entry-on-day fees are £6 for members and £7 for non-members. Teams of three are permitted. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records are 00:48:09 (male, 1995) and 00:54:01 (female, 2014). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

11 km
10.5 Km / 6.5 Miles

Events nearby

A 10 km obstacle course in the grounds of Muncaster Castle in the Lake District, featuring mud, river wades, obstacles and wooded climbs; the event includes a celebratory dinner and a weekend of camping or indoor accommodation.
Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.
Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is required.
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