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Gategill Fell Race

Threlkeld, United Kingdom • 1 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Gategill Fell Race takes place on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District, England. The course distance is 3.6 km / 2.2 miles with 506 m / 1660 ft of climb. The race is in category AS and is described as steep. The minimum age for entry is 16. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Practical information

The race starts on the school field and the venue is the recreation field opposite Threlkeld School, CA12 4RX (grid reference 319254). Participants are advised to wear shoes with good grip. Entry is available on the day only; pre-entry is not offered. The on-the-day entry fee is £5. Teams and junior races are not included. Refreshments will be available and proceeds are stated to go back into the community. Skills noted for the event are ER and PM.

Records

Recorded course times include a male record of 00:25:33 (1984) and a female record of 00:33:07 (1984). A route-from-school time of 25:08 is also noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Threlkeld

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