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Bollihope Carrs Fell Race

Frosterley, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026

Bollihope Carrs Fell Race

Bollihope Carrs is a medium-length (BM) fell race held on Saturday 28 March 2026 near Frosterley in Weardale, Co. Durham. The event uses Bollihope Quarry car park as the venue, located about 3 km south west of Frosterley (What3Words: invest.because.octagon). The route involves running west along the river, then climbing over rough ground to the summit of Bollihope Carrs, descending east to the summit of Catterick, and returning to the start.

Distance is reported as approximately 10.5–11 km with around 380 m of ascent. The course is unmarked and offers substantial route choice; map and compass navigation may be required in poor visibility. Organisers provide a map. GPS devices are not permitted for navigation and trekking poles are not allowed.

Full FRA kit is required. Required items include a map, compass, whistle, hat, gloves, a waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams, and waterproof trousers with taped seams. The event carries an FRA permit and associated insurance. The race has a limit of 50 entries due to land owner and Natural England restrictions. Teams are permitted and recorded in team categories. The minimum age for entry is 18 and there are no junior races for this event.

The race is included in regional fell running championship scoring and is organised under the rules and guidance used by Durham Fell Runners and the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Frosterley

Race information

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11 km
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