Bannerdale Fell Race
Threlkeld, United Kingdom • 19 Aug 2026
Bannerdale Fell Race
The Bannerdale Fell Race takes place in the Lake District with a start and finish at the stile above the White Horse Inn, Threlkheld (grid reference NY343270). The course covers 6.3 km (3.9 miles) with 882 m (2,894 ft) of ascent and is listed in category AS. Skills for the event are recorded as ER, LK, NS. The minimum age for entry is 18.
Entry is on the day only; pre-entry is not available. The on-the-day entry fee is £5 cash, and registration is handled at the pub. Limited parking is available at the pub; additional parking is on the A66 lay-by. Teams are permitted to enter.
A race permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA cover the event. The route includes several checkpoints, identified on the course as a footbridge, a cairn, Leadmine (disused), the bottom of Sharp Edge, and a path junction at the top of Doddick Fell, with grid references provided for navigation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.