BOFRA - Wasdale Show

Wasdale Head, United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2026

Event details

The Wasdale Head fell race is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026 at Wasdale Head, West Cumbria (postcode CA20 1EX). It is a BOFRA Championship counter and is listed in category AS. The venue grid reference is 187089. Age categories are Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors; there is no Under 9 category. The published minimum age is 6. Teams are not permitted.

Course, entry and requirements

The route climbs to the summit of Kirk Fell. The course distance is 3.8 km (2.4 miles) with 700 m (2300 ft) of climb. A race map and profile are not available on the event page. Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. Senior entry is £5. Junior races for U12, U14 and U17 are held with an entry fee of £2. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Compulsory kit: U12 and U14 competitors must have a waterproof jacket with taped seams. U17 and Senior competitors must have waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, plus a hat and gloves. Fluorescent jackets without taped seams are not acceptable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

2.40 Miles / 3.80 Km
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