Borrowdale Fell Race

Borrowdale Fell Race

Borrowdale Fell Race is a long fell race of 17 miles with approximately 6500 feet of ascent (about 27 km, 2000 m). The route starts and finishes at the Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite and visits mountain checkpoints including Bessy Boot, Esk Hause, Scafell Pike, Styhead, Great Gable, Honister Hause and Dalehead.

Entry is limited to 350 competitors. Minimum age for the event is 18. Entries open 15 June 2026 and close 31 July 2026. Runners who have not previously completed this race must have completed at least two different category A or B long fell races or two different category A medium fell races since 1 January 2024 to be eligible. No entries are accepted on the day.

Whatever the weather, runners must carry waterproof full body cover with a hood and taped seams, a hat, gloves, a map suitable for navigating the route, a compass, a whistle and emergency food. The use of GPS devices for navigation during the race is prohibited. The checkpoint at Styhead stretcher box closes at 2.20 pm and the Honister Hause checkpoint closes at 3.30 pm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.