Arnison Crag Horseshoe

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race is scheduled for Sat 29 Aug 2026 in Patterdale, Lake District, England. The venue is King George Playing Fields, Patterdale (grid reference 391161). The event is part of Patterdale Dog Day. The minimum age for entry is 14. Teams and junior races are not included. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Parking details for the fell race are to be confirmed.

Course, entry and records

The course distance is 5 km (3.1 miles) with a total climb of 300 m (984 ft). Skill code is listed as PM. Entry is available on the day only; pre-entry is not available. The on-the-day entry fee is £5. Entry includes admission to Patterdale Dog Day.

Recorded course best times are 00:22:30 (male, 2014) and 00:25:49 (female, 2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Arnison Crag Horseshoe
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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