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Hawkshead Show Fell Race

Hawkshead, United Kingdom • 18 Aug 2026

Event details

The Hawkshead Show Fell Race is scheduled for Tue 18 Aug 2026 in Hawkshead, Lake District, England. The course covers 7.8 km (4.8 miles) with approximately 244 m (801 ft) of climb. The venue is The Showfield, Hawkshead Hall Farm, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NN (grid reference 54.380516, -3.002074). Category: BS. Minimum age for entry is 17 (senior). Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races.

Entry and race information

Entry is available on the day. Race entry is included with the show admission fee: £9 in advance or £10 at the gate. The event holds a permit and has associated UK Athletics insurance via the FRA. Recorded course best times listed for 2025 are 00:30:15 for male and 00:38:42 for female. Children's sports are also scheduled to take place on the showfield. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Hawkshead

Race information

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8 km
7.8 Km / 4.8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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