Duddon Valley Fell Race

Seathwaite, United Kingdom • 30 May 2026

Event overview

The Fellrunner in the Duddon Valley takes place on Sat 30 May 2026 in the Lake District, England. The event starts from the Newfield Inn, Seathwaite, Duddon Valley, Cumbria (grid reference 227960). The main course is 29 km / 18 miles with 1830 m / 6004 ft of climb. The race is listed in category AL and carries skills codes ER, LK, NS. The minimum age is 18. The start field is a 15 minute walk from the venue. There are no junior races.

Entry, teams and 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 are handled via SI Entries. Teams are allowed, with 3 to count. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times include a male record of 02:42:35 (2007) and a female record of 03:11:26 (2008). A separate entry exists for a short race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

29 km
29 Km / 18 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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