Kong Winter Series - BOS

Threlkeld, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Event information

Fellrunner event "B O S (Barrow - Outerside - Stile End)" is scheduled for Sat 24 Jan 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is Braithwaite Lodge, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5ST. This is the 4th race of 5 in the Kong Winter Series. Category is AS and Skills are listed as PM. Junior races are not included.

Course details

  • Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
  • Climb: 500 m / 1640 ft

Entry and logistics

Entry is by pre-entry only; entry on the day is not available. The pre-entry fee is £13. Entries are limited to 300. Competitors are asked to park on the old road adjacent to the A66 and walk to the start. Teams are allowed. Minimum age is 16; under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Permit and records

The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded fastest times from 2024 are 00:36:19 for the male record and 00:42:24 for the female record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
5 mi
5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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