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Isel Cross Race

Name: Isel Cross Race
Start: 2025-04-19
End: 2025-04-19
Location: Cockermouth

Cockermouth, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2025

The Isel Cross Race, organized by Derwent Athletic Club, takes place on April 19, 2025, starting at Cockermouth School in Great Britain. The course features a challenging route that begins with three miles on undulating roads, followed by a climb through Setmurthy Woods, and concludes with a downhill return to the school. Participants aged 15 and older are welcome, and every finisher will receive an Easter Egg. The event will be chip-timed, with live results available online. Due to the terrain, appropriate footwear is recommended, and the course is not suitable for wheelchairs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Cockermouth

Race information

Registration

3 mi

3 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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