Eskdale Elevation

Boot, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026

Event

The Eskdale Elevation fell race takes place on Sat 25 Apr 2026 in Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria, in the Lake District, England. The event is categorised AL and has a minimum age of 18. Teams are allowed, and there are no junior races.

Course

The course distance is 20.2 km (12.6 miles) with total climb 1455 m (4774 ft). A grid reference for the venue is NY176011. The organiser lists skills codes ER, PM, LK, NS for the event.

Entry and administration

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted with a fee of £10.00. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Any surplus funds from entry go to charity.

Records

The fastest recorded course times from 2022 are 01:53:06 for the male record and 02:20:10 for the female record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
20.2 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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