Caw Fell Race

Broughton Mills, United Kingdom • 13 May 2026

Event overview

The Caw fell race takes place on Wed 13 May 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is near the Blacksmiths Arms, Broughton Mills, Cumbria, LA20 6AX. The race is categorised AS and lists skills required as ER, LK, NS. The course distance is 9.3 km / 5.8 miles with 550 m / 1804 ft of climb. Junior races are not held for this event.

Entry, eligibility and competition

Entry on the day is available; pre-entry is not offered. Entry on the day fees are £5.00 for members and £6.00 for non-members. Minimum age is 16; under 18s must have a parental consent form. Teams of three are allowed.

Permit and series information

The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. It is the second race in the BCR Bob Grieve series. Trophies are awarded to the man and the woman with the lowest combined time across the four Black Combe races: Black Combe, Caw, Dunnerdale and Kirkby Moor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
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