Logo

BOFRA - Wasdale Show

Wasdale Head, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

The Wasdale Show, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), features one of the most challenging races in the BOFRA calendar. Set in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria, the race covers a distance of 2.40 miles (3.80 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2,300 feet (700 meters) as it ascends to the summit of Kirk Fell. The event includes various age categories, from Under 12 to Seniors, and serves as a championship counter. Participants can expect a demanding course that tests their endurance and climbing skills amidst stunning natural scenery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Wasdale Head

Race information

Website
2.40 Miles / 3.80 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Montane Ullswater Way Trail Ultra

Ullswater - 16 mi from Wasdale Head

The Montane Ullswater Way Trail Ultra is a scenic trail running event held in Glenridding, Cumbria, Great Britain. It offers three distances: a 33.5-mile Ultra, a 21.5-mile Trail 20, and a 10-mile Trail 10. The Ultra route follows the Ullswater Way, including the Lowther and Dalemain loops, while th..

Montane Trail 10 & 20 Ullswater Way

Glenridding - 13 mi from Wasdale Head

The Montane Trail 10 & 20 Ullswater Way is a scenic trail running event held in Glenridding, Cumbria, starting and finishing at Jenkins Field. The event offers three distances: a 33.5-mile Ultra that follows the full Ullswater Way route including the Lowther and Dalemain loops, a 21.5-mile Trail 20..

Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race

Hutton Roof - 19 mi from Wasdale Head

The Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race is a traditional fell running event held near Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Covering 7 miles (11.2 km) with 400 meters of ascent, the race demands navigation skills as only the start and finish are marked, and runners must pass three mandatory checkpoints. GPS..

Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon

Braithwaite - 9 mi from Wasdale Head

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K, held in May 2025, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Whinlatter Forest within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), both featuring firm trail paths w..

BOFRA - Coniston Gullies

Coniston - 10 mi from Wasdale Head

The Coniston Gullies is an exhilarating fell race organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), designed for adventurous runners. This challenging event features a short distance of 1.00 mile (1.60 km) with a significant elevation gain of 900 feet (270 meters), making it a true tes..

Gavel Fell Race

Ennerdale Water - 6 mi from Wasdale Head

The Gavel Fell Race is a running event taking place on May 28, 2025, at the Ennerdale Show Field in Great Britain. The race features a senior distance of 5.9 miles with a vertical ascent of 330 meters, alongside various junior races for different age categories starting from 18:00. Participants are..