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Baystones & Wansfell Race

Name: Baystones & Wansfell Race
Start: 2026-06-21
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Troutbeck Bridge

Troutbeck Bridge, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Baystones & Wansfell fell race takes place on 21 June 2026 in the Lake District, England. It is categorised as a BM fell race and has a published grid reference of NY405013. The venue is YHA Windermere, Bridge Lane, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1LA. Minimum age to enter is 16.

Course and records

The course distance is 10.8 km (6.7 miles), with 504 m (1,654 ft) of climb. Recorded course best times are 00:46:10 (male record, 2024) and 01:00:18 (female record, 2022).

Entry and fees

Pre-entry is available and so is entry on the day. Published fees are:

Pre-entry: £7.00 (members), £8.00 (non-members)
Entry on the day: £9.00 (members), £10.00 (non-members) A booking fee applies to pre-entry.

Additional information

Teams are allowed. The event has a permit and UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Car parking is available for a donation; parking is limited. Skills listed for the event are PM, LK, NS. Junior races are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Troutbeck Bridge

Race information

Registration

11 km

Baystones & Wansfell – 10.8 Km

7 mi

Baystones & Wansfell – 6.7 Miles

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

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