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Blake Fell Race

Temple Sowerby, United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026

Event details

The Blake Fell Race takes place on 31 January 2026 in the Lake District at The Leaps, Kirkland (grid reference NY087182). The senior course is 9.5 km (5.9 miles) with 429 m of climb. The event is categorised BS and has a minimum entry age of 16. Junior races are organised for U9 to U19 competitors; U17 athletes run a shorter 7 km course while U19 athletes run the senior course. Full kit is required as defined by the FRA. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry, prizes and facilities

Pre-entry is available; a limit of 120 runners is set. Entry on the day may be offered unless the race is already full online. Registration closes 30 January 2026. Entry fees are stated for pre-entry and for on-the-day entry in organiser material. Teams are permitted with the first three to count for male and female team prizes. Individual prizes are listed for 1st to 3rd male and female, and veteran categories V40 to V80 for first place. Course records are 00:36:40 (male, 2023) and 00:41:48 (female, 2023). Toilets are available. Parking is on the field as directed by marshals and not on the road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Temple Sowerby

Race information

Registration
6 mi
5.9 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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