Fairfield Horseshoe

Fairfield Horseshoe

The Fairfield Horseshoe is classified as an AM fell race that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall (grid reference GR367063) near Ambleside. The route is approximately 9 mile (14.5 km) run clockwise around the horseshoe and includes about 2999 ft (914 m) of total climbing. The course is flagged from the start to the fell gate at the bottom of the Nab Scar climb and on the final descent past CP5; runners must follow the flags.

Checkpoints are located at Stile Nab Scar (C1 GR356071), Great Rigg summit (C2 GR355104), Fairfield summit (C3 GR358118), Dove Crag summit (C4 GR374104) and Gate Low Sweden Bridge (C5 GR374055). There is a cut off of 1 hour 30 minutes at Great Rigg checkpoint 2. Runners must keep to the EAST side of the wall coming off Dove Crag after CP4. The race finish is on the track rather than the previous route across the stream and through the trees.

Entry fees are FRA member £13 plus booking fee (an FRA number must be provided) and non FRA member £16 plus booking fee. Entries close at midnight on Saturday 2 May; no refunds are allowed but entries may be transferred to another person up to that time. Required kit follows FRA rules; missing required kit will prevent a runner from starting. It is likely that a water requirement will be added to the kit list and this will be confirmed in the runners briefing emailed a few days before the race.

The event holds a permit and has associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Parking is available in the official race car park for £3 per car signed from the A591; there is strictly no parking at Rydal Hall or in the lane to the Hall and the car park must be vacated by 4pm. Hot drinks and flapjack are provided after the race in the registration room and prizes are awarded after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.