Blake Fell Race
Temple Sowerby, United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Blake Fell Race takes place at The Leaps, near Kirkland in the Lake District, England. The senior course is 9.5 km (5.9 miles) with 429 m (1,407 ft) of climb. The event is a BS category fell race with a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The venue grid reference is NY087182. Minimum age for the senior race is 16.
Race and junior programme
Junior races are organised for age groups U9 to U19. U17 competitors run a 7 km course, while U19 athletes run the senior course. U9 to U17 may enter on the day; U19 entry is online. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female, with additional age-group prizes for V40 to V80 and team prizes based on the first three to count for male and female teams. Recorded course times are 00:36:40 for the male record (2023) and 00:41:48 for the female record (2023).
Entry, limits and rules
Pre-entry is available with a listed fee of £10. Entry on the day may be offered; a higher on-the-day fee is indicated in the event information and junior on-the-day entry is listed separately. The overall field is limited to 120 runners; if the race is full online there may be no entries on the day. Full kit is required as defined by the FRA. Toilets are available and parking is on a field as directed by marshals. Skills codes listed for the event include ER, PM, LK and NS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.