Kirkby Gala Fell Race

Kirkby Gala Fell Race

Kirkby Gala Fell Race is held at the sports field on Beckside in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria (LA17 7TG). The course uses a new route that begins with a lap of the showfield, follows a short road section, then turns left across fields and continues onto a track that leads up toward the windmills. The event is on the A595. Grid Reference 233823. What Three Words ///picnic.startles.daylight.

The race is listed as a BOFRA Championship counter and provides separate senior and junior routes. Distance and climb are given as 3.45 miles / 6.00 km with 750 feet / 240 meters of ascent. Age categories include Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors. A race map and race profile are not available on the event page.

BOFRA members may camp on the gala field on the Friday and Saturday nights for a fee of £20 per family per night. Runners who are not camping are asked to park in the field near the bottom of the road behind the shop. Results, race reports and photos are listed for multiple years on the event record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.