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Eskdale Elevation

Name: Eskdale Elevation
Start: 2027-04-24
End: 2027-04-24
Location: Boot

Boot, United Kingdom • 24 Apr 2027

Eskdale Elevation

Eskdale Elevation is a fell race held in the Lake District, England, on Sat 24 Apr 2027. The event takes place at Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TG, with grid reference NY176011. It is listed in category AL and carries a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

The course covers a distance of 20.2 km / 12.6 miles and includes a total climb of 1455 m / 4774 ft. The event notes skills codes ER, PM, LK, NS. The minimum age for entry is 18. Team entries are permitted. There are no junior races.

Entry is available on the day; pre-entry is not offered. The on-the-day entry fee is £10.00. The organiser asks participants to car share where possible and to allow ample time for parking. Any surplus funds from entry fees are allocated to charity.

Race records are listed by time and year: male record 01:53:06 set in 2022, female record 02:20:10 set in 2022. Further logistical details and rules are managed by the race organiser and the event holds appropriate permit and insurance cover. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Boot

Race information

Website Registration

20 km

Eskdale Elevation

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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