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Allithwaite 8

Name: Allithwaite 8
Start: 2025-11-01
End: 2025-11-01
Location: Allithwaite

Allithwaite, United Kingdom • 1 Nov 2025

Allithwaite 8 is a well-established autumn trail race staged by Allithwaite Running Club at Allithwaite Community Centre on the Cartmel peninsula. The roughly 8-mile (13 km) course combines trail, fell and quiet roads and is well marked and marshalled to let runners enjoy the scenery. The event is renowned for its friendly, distinctly local atmosphere and donates a large portion of proceeds to the local school, community centre, and related projects. Prizes are awarded to top open and veteran finishers, with refreshments at the finish. Facilities include toilets at HQ, limited free parking, a no-dogs policy, and kit guidance for off-road shoes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Allithwaite

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8 mi

8 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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