Bollihope Carrs Fell Race

Frosterley, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Bollihope Carrs fell race takes place on Sat 28 Mar 2026 in England, in the Northumberland / Durham area. The course is listed as 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with 380 m (1247 ft) of climb. The venue is Bollihope, 3 km south west of Frosterley, grid reference NZ 008 348. Category is BM. Skills are listed as NS. Minimum age for entry is 18. Junior races are not held at this event. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and practical information

Pre-entry is available and entry on the day is permitted if spaces remain. Entry fees are £6 for members and £7 for non-members for both pre-entry and entry on the day. Entry is limited to 50 runners because of land owner permission. Entries are handled via SI Entries. Teams are allowed, with teams of four men or three ladies recorded for team competition.

Course records

Male record time: 00:48:27 (2024).
Female record time: 01:08:17 (2023). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 km
10.5 Km
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