Helm Hill Winter League Barbondale

Cumbria, United Kingdom • 8 Feb 2026

Event information

This is a fell race in Barbondale, Cumbria, in the Lake District, taking place on Sun 8 Feb 2026. The course covers 3.2 km / 2 miles with 358 m / 1175 ft of climb. The senior category is AS and the minimum age for the senior race is 16. The course is fully flagged and the event has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Parking at the venue is very restricted. Grid reference SD656828.

Entry and race details

The race is part of the Helm Hill Winter League series. Pre-entry is available via the Helm Hill website and payment on the day is accepted. Entry on the day is permitted; the on-day fee for seniors is £6.00. Junior races are held for U10, U12, U14 and U16; junior entry is £2, with online registration and payment on the day. Teams are not allowed. Kit requirements for seniors include full waterproof body cover, hat, gloves and a whistle. Junior kit requirements include a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves. Cut-off times will be in place for the senior race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Barbondale 2 Miles
Barbondale 3.2 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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