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Arnison Dash

Name: Arnison Dash
Start: 2026-06-28
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Patterdale

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026

Arnison Dash, Sun 28 Jun 2026

Arnison Dash is a short fell race in the Lake District, held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair at King George playing fields in Patterdale. The course covers 2.4 km (1.5 miles) and includes approximately 300 m (984 ft) of climb. The event is listed in category AS and has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry is available on the day only; pre-entry is not offered. Entry on the day fee is £5 and entry is included with admission to the Ullswater Country Fair. The minimum age for competitors is 16. Team entries are not allowed and there are no junior races.

Course records are noted for reference: male 00:13:38 (2003), female 00:17:36 (2003) and girls' senior course 17:28. The venue grid reference is 391161. Skills listed for the race are PM.

The description above presents event details, participation rules, permitting information and basic course statistics without additional commentary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

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Arnison Dash

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