Fairfield Horseshoe
Ambleside, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Event overview
The Fairfield Horseshoe fell race takes place in the Lake District, England, on Sat 9 May 2026. The course starts and finishes at Rydal Hall, Ambleside, LA22 9LX (grid reference NY 367 063). The advertised distance is 14.5 km / 9 miles with a total climb of 914 m / 2999 ft. The race category is AM. Minimum age is 18. Junior races are not held.
Entry and teams
Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £13 for members and £16 for non-members. Entries are available on the Timing Up North website from 1 March 2025; entries close at midnight on 3 May. Booking fees apply. No refunds are allowed, but a runner may transfer their entry to another person via the Events Up North website up to the closing time. Teams are allowed: teams of three, one team per club.
Rules, safety and logistics
The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Full FRA kit is required to pass the kit check. Skills listed for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. Parking is available in the official race car park signed from the A591 at a cost of £3 per vehicle; parking at Rydal Hall or Lane is not permitted and will be policed. A Pete Bland Sports / inov-8 Lakes Grand Prix counter will be present.
Course records
Male record: 1:14:45 (2021). Female record: 1:27:09 (2023). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.