Logo

Darren Holloway Memorial Race (Buttermere Horseshoe)

Loweswater, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race (Buttermere Horseshoe) takes place on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is Loweswater Village Hall (grid reference NY140211). The course distance is 35.5 km / 22.1 miles with 2515 m / 8251 ft of climb. The event is listed in category AL and lists required skills as ER, PM, LK, NS. Minimum age is 18. Teams are allowed. There are no junior races. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and course records

Entry is by pre-entry only; there is no entry on the day. Pre-entry fees are £15 for members and £17 for non-members. Entries will open 1st April via SiEntries. Recorded course bests are 03:45:20 for the male record (2018) and 04:29:28 for the female record (2018). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Loweswater

Race information

Website Registration
36 km
Buttermere Horseshoe
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Kong Winter Series - B B Kong

Threlkeld

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

L100 Recce 2: Ambleside - Coniston

Ambleside

Join the L100 recce from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening run replicating the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 course. Night run requires full kit and fitness to meet checkpoint cut offs; open only to confirmed 2026 race entrants.

Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation - Grasmere

Grasmere

The Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation - Grasmere will take place in Grasmere on Saturday 17 January 2026.

Whitestones

Newby Bridge

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.