Carrock Fell Race
Hesket Newmarket, United Kingdom • 8 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Carrock Fell Race takes place on Sunday 8 March 2026 in the Lake District. The event is a category AS fell race with a distance of 9 km / 5.6 miles and approximately 500 m / 1640 ft of climb. The venue is Calebreck Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton (grid reference NY345358). Minimum age for entry is 16. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA).
Course and requirements
The route starts and finishes at NY345358 and includes checkpoints at Carrock Fell and High Pike. The course is unmarked; competitors must navigate between checkpoints without using GPS devices or watches for navigation. FRA mandatory kit must be carried: waterproof top and bottoms (with taped seams), hat and gloves, a map of the course, a compass, a whistle and food.
Entry and logistics
There is no pre-entry; entry on the day only. Entry fees are £5 for FRA members and £7 for non-members. Parking is available at Calebreck car park, along the fell road, or in a marked field if conditions permit. Field parking is advised if dry; fell-side parking is limited if wet. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races.
Records
Male record: 00:37:39 (2016).
Female record: 00:44:54 (2023).
Skills listed for the race: ER, LK, NS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.