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BOFRA - Wasdale Show

Wasdale Head, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

Wasdale Show race (Saturday 11 October 2025)

The race is held at Wasdale Head, West Cumbria (postcode CA20 1EX). The course climbs to the summit of Kirk Fell and includes steep ascent and steep descent. The event counts as a BOFRA Championship counter. Results and race reports are listed for multiple years from 1991 through 2024.

Course, categories and kit

The course distance is 2.40 miles / 3.80 km with 2300 feet / 700 meters of climb. Age categories are Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors; there is no Under 9s category. Kit requirements: Under 12 and Under 14 must wear a compulsory waterproof jacket with taped seams. Under 17 and Senior competitors must wear compulsory waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, and carry hat and gloves. Fluorescent jackets without taped seams are not acceptable. The policy stated is NO KIT: NO RACE: NO EXCEPTIONS. Grid reference is 187089 and What Three Words location is ///slopes.reaction.diggers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Wasdale Head

Race information

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2.40 Miles / 3.80 Km
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