Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Kirkby Moor Fell Race

Name: Kirkby Moor Fell Race
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-11-28
Location: Kirkby-in-Furness

Kirkby-in-Furness, United Kingdom • 28 Nov 2026

Event

The race takes place on Sat 28 Nov 2026 in Kirkby Moor, Lake District, England. It is classed as a BM category fell race and is based at Kirkby Community Centre, Beckside, Cumbria, LA17 7TG (grid reference SD233823).

Course and competition

The course distance is 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with 490 m (1608 ft) of climb. Skills codes listed are LK and NS. The minimum age is 18 and there are no junior races. Dogs are not permitted on the course. This event is the final counting race for the season-long trophies covering Black Combe, Caw, Dunnerdale and Kirkby Moor; male and female winners are those with the best overall time across those races.

Entry, teams and records

Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is allowed. Entry-on-day fees are £6 for members and £7 for non-members. Teams of three are permitted. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records are 00:48:09 (male, 1995) and 00:54:01 (female, 2014). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Kirkby-in-Furness

Race information

Registration

11 km

10.5 Km / 6.5 Miles

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

Trail runs nearby

Wednesday Jul 1

Gategill Fell Race

Threlkeld

4 km

A short but steep fell race in the Lake District on 1 July 2026, covering 3.6 km with 506 m of ascent. Held from the recreation field opposite Threlkeld School, the event allows on-the-day entry for a £5 fee and is covered by FRA permit ins..

Wednesday Jul 1

Whernside Fell Race

Kirkby Lonsdale

7 mi

A 10.5 km fell race to the summit of Whernside with 468 m of ascent, starting near Ribblehead Viaduct and finishing by The Station Inn in Ribblehead. The race follows FRA rules and requires mandatory safety kit and an age minimum of 18.

Saturday Jul 4

Darren Holloway Memorial Race (Buttermere Horseshoe)

Loweswater

Half Marathon

36 km

A traditional Lakeland fell race from Loweswater Village Hall with extensive route choice on the tops, two AL courses, mandatory FRA kit and navigation without GPS.

Sat - Sun Jul 4-5

Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon

Lake District National Park

27 km

...

41 km

54 km

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two. Six linear courses and a score course test map and compass skills with mandatory lightweight camping and safety kit.