Grasmere Gallop

JUN
5-6
2027
Saturday trail races in Grasmere offering 5.7 km, 10 km, 17 km, a 10 km Nordic Walk and a marathon, with family friendly and kids events.
Marathon 17 kilometers 10 kilometers 6 kilometers

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Grasmere Gallop

Grasmere Gallop is a set of trail races held on Saturday as part of the Lake District Running Festival at Grasmere. The programme offers several marked trail distances and a Nordic walking option on the same day.

Choose from:

  • 5.7 km trail run, popular with children and families.
  • 10 km trail run.
  • 17 km trail run.
  • 10 km Nordic Walk.
  • Marathon distance.

Entry fees for the Grasmere Gallop events are published for each distance and are charged per person. Specific listed fees include the 5.7 km at £25 for adults and £15 for under 18s, the 10 km at £35, the 17 km at £40, the 10 km Nordic Walk at £35, and the marathon at £60. Children events on the day include a Teddy Dash for under 5s and a 1 km Kids Fun Run for ages 5 to 12; these have separate entry arrangements and lower fees.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the 5.7 km event. There are no entries on the day for the main races; only the Teddy Dash and Kids Fun Run accept on the day registration. All races have access to free event photography and finish line cake, with the option to purchase medals and T shirts. Full competitor notes and additional event information will be available closer to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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