Helvellyn and the Dodds

Threlkeld, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Fellrunner at Helvellyn and the Dodds takes place on Sat 12 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, England. The course distance is 18.5 km / 11.5 miles with a total climb of 1450 m / 4757 ft. The venue is Fornside Farm, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, CA12 4TS (Grid reference NY321307). The event is category AM. Minimum age is 18. Junior races are not held for this event.

Entry, course and rules

Pre-entry is available and entry on the day is permitted. Pre-entry fees are £15.00 for members and £17.00 for non-members. Entry on the day fees are £18.00 for members and £20.00 for non-members. Teams are allowed with the first three finishers to count for male and female teams. The course is listed as a new course. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Skills listed for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. Checkpoints are located at Calfhow Pike, Great Dodd, Raise, Helvellyn and the same points on the return. Recces from the start venue are not allowed because the land is private. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

19 km
18.5 Km / 11.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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