Buttermere Trail Race

Buttermere, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2027

Buttermere Trail Race 2027

Buttermere Trail Race is a single lap trail event of 20 kilometres based in Buttermere Village, Cumbria. The route circles the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water and is fully waymarked so no navigation experience is required. Race headquarters are in Buttermere Village, CA13 9XA.

The course is described as a low level undulating route that combines lakeshore trails, hard packed rocky trails, grassy tracks and woodland singletrack. The section along the western shoreline of Crummock Water is generally wetter and rougher underfoot and is considered more technical; the latter part of the route uses more hard packed trails. The event is not suitable for wheelchairs.

The race is organised by Fellside Events Ltd. Entry is limited to 200 runners and the minimum entry age is 17 years. The event holds a Trail Running Association licence pending and is held under UK Athletics rules. Facilities listed at the event include water, toilets and baggage storage; there are no distance markers, no changing facilities and no showers. Entries require an emergency contact name and number. Entry fees are shown as £28.00 for affiliated runners and £30.00 for unaffiliated runners, with a possible additional charge for on the day entry if places remain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
20 Kilometres
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