Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay

Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay : event summary

The Eskdale Mixed Fell Relay is a club team fell running relay in the Eskdale valley, Lake District, hosted by Black Combe Runners. The event is a non-profit fundraiser; proceeds support St Bega's Primary School and cakes will be available in the event field.

All legs start and finish opposite the Woolpack Inn near Boot (NY19029 00918). The course is unmarked and involves rough, steep and challenging terrain; GPS is not permitted and runners must be competent map-and-compass navigators and self-sufficient in mountain conditions. Random kit checks will take place.

• Total route: ~23.8 mi / 38.3 km, ~7,530 ft / 2,295 m ascent.
• Leg A: ~4.0 mi / 6.4 km, ~1,200 ft / 365 m.
• Leg B: ~7.2 mi / 11.6 km, ~2,900 ft / 880 m.
• Leg C: ~7.6 mi / 12.2 km, ~2,130 ft / 650 m.
• Leg D: ~5.0 mi / 8.0 km, ~1,300 ft / 400 m.

Entry is for mixed teams of eight only, with specific age-category composition required (one man and one woman in each of MSEN/WSEN; MV40/WV40; MV50/WV50; MV60+/WV60+). Runners must be club members and wear their club vest. Each team nominates a captain; teams run as four pairs with both pair members together and must visit mandatory checkpoints using a dibber for timing and proof of passage. Non-competitive mixed teams (four men, four women) may enter but are not eligible for prizes.

Entry fee is £130 per team. Entries open and close on the published dates and places are limited; accepted entries are reviewed before confirmation. Camping and parking are available in the event field for a cash fee, with funds supporting the local primary school. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.