Arnside Knott

Silverdale, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2026

Event details

The Arnside Knott Dave Shinn Memorial Race takes place on Sun 15 Nov 2026 in the Lake District, England. The course distance is 9.7 km / 6 miles with 333 m / 1093 ft of climb. The venue is Hollins Farm, Far Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0SL (grid reference 452765). The race is listed in category BS and has a Permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Minimum age for the main race is 17. Junior races are held for ages 6 to under 17, with a separate on-the-day entry fee for juniors.

Entry, format and facilities

There is no pre-entry; entry on the day is permitted. On-the-day fees are £8.00 for members and £10.00 for non-members. Teams are not allowed. Course records are listed as 36:10 for the male record (2021) and 41:15 for the female record (2018). Facilities on site include toilets and a cake stall. Participants are asked to bring their own hot and cold drinks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
9.7 Km / 6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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