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Blencathra Marathon

Caldbeck, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2026

Event

The Blencathra Marathon is a circular fell marathon held on Sunday 6 September 2026, with a route length of about 26.4 miles and total ascent of just under 6,000 ft. The event is for participants aged 18 or older and allows both experienced fell and trail runners and fell walkers, provided they can complete the course within the event cut-off of 12 hours. The race holds permit ARC/25/0036 and is fully GPS tracked.

Route and logistics

The route starts and finishes at Caldbeck Parish Hall (CA7 8EU) and includes five Wainwright summits: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. There are two water checkpoints on the course, snacks at the first checkpoint and hot drinks and snacks at the finish. Parking is available in the village. First aid is available on the day. Support runners are permitted but must be self-sufficient. Entry fees are listed as £58 (affiliated) and £60 (non-affiliated); the fee includes a finishers medal, a t-shirt, GPS tracking, and other listed provisions. Trophies are awarded for first, second and third in male, female, and non-binary categories. The event offers an option to plant a tree instead of, or in addition to, taking a finishers t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Caldbeck

Race information

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26 mi
26.4 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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