Grisedale Horseshoe
Glenridding, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026
Event overview
The Grisedale Horseshoe fell race takes place on Sat 5 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, England. The course is approximately 16 km (9.9 miles) with 1525 m (5003 ft) of climb. The venue is Glenridding Village Hall, Glenridding, Ullswater, Cumbria, CA11 0PA. Grid reference 386172. Category: AM. Minimum age 18. Junior races are not held.
Entry, logistics and requirements
Pre-entry is required, with entries managed via Fabian4 from early June 2026. Pre-entry fees are £13 for members and £15 for non-members. The event has an entry limit of 200. Car parking is at King George V playing fields, CA11 0PJ; the race start is a 10 minute walk from the parking area. There is a compulsory kit check and registration at Glenridding Village Hall. Soup and sandwiches are provided after the race. Teams are allowed.
Required equipment includes map, compass, full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves and emergency food. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Skills listed for the event: ER, LK, NS.
Records
Male course record time: 01:41:36 (2000).
Female course record time: 02:01:23 (2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.