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Birkrigg Common Helm Hill Winter League Series

Seatoller, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

Birkrigg Common Helm Hill Winter League Series : Sun 22 Feb 2026

The event is a fell running race held at Birkrigg Common in Ulverston, in the Lake District, England. It takes place as part of the Helm Hill Winter League series and is categorised CS. The venue grid reference is GR281745.

The senior course distance is 5 km with approximately 170 m of climb. The route is fully flagged. Skills listed for the event are PM and LK. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance provided through the FRA.

Entry is available both in advance and on the day. The standard senior entry fee is £6 for pre-entry and for on the day entry. Junior races are included with age groups U10, U12, U14 and U16 and separate entry arrangements; U18 and U21 competitors run with the seniors. Minimum age for the senior race is 16. Kit requirements are specified: seniors must carry full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves and whistle; juniors must have a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves.

Team entries are not permitted. Recorded course best times are 00:19:56 for the male course record (2023) and 00:21:34 for the female course record (2015). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Seatoller

Race information

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5 km
3 mi
3.1 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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