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Fairfield Horseshoe

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 10 May 2025

The Fairfield Horseshoe is a challenging 9-mile (14.5 km) fell race held near Ambleside, Great Britain, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. The course features a demanding 2999 ft (914 m) of climbing, following a clockwise route around the Fairfield Horseshoe ridge, with key checkpoints at Nab Scar, Great Rigg, Fairfield, Dove Crag, and Gate Low Sweden Bridge. The race is well-marked and includes a cut-off time at Great Rigg summit.

Participants must carry mandatory kit, including water. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with course records of 1:14:45 for men and 1:27:09 for women. Tea, cakes, and prizes are provided post-race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ambleside

Race information

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14 km
914 m+
9 Mile (14.5km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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