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Blencathra

Mungrisdale, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026

Blencathra Fellrunner : Sun 28 Jun 2026

The event takes place in the Lake District, England, at Fellgate, Mungrisedale (grid reference NY363302). The course distance is 13 km / 8.1 miles with 825 m of climb. The event is listed in category AM. Skills codes given are ER, PM, LK, NS. Minimum age is 18. Teams are allowed. There are no junior races. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry, course and other information

Entry is by pre-entry only; there is no entry on the day. The pre-entry fee is £16. Entry is via SiEntries about 10 weeks before the event. The "classic" route will be enforced and the first ascent to CP1 will be partially marked. The event counts as an English champs counter. All parking is at Low Beckside Farm (on the left when approaching the village from the A66) and registration is at the farm. Usual-course records listed are 00:58:39 (male, 2009) and 01:11:01 (female, 2023). The 2021 English Champs course was slightly shorter by about 1-1.5 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Mungrisdale

Race information

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