Lakeland Country Fair Fell Race

Little Arrow, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Lakeland Country Fair Fell Races

The fell races take place as part of the Lakeland Country Fair at Torver, near Coniston, with views across the Coniston fells and Coniston Old Man. Races are organised under FRA rules and there is entry on the day. The races are free to enter but attendees must pay admission to the Country Fair.

Runners compete in junior and senior categories. Junior ages are determined as on 31 December in accordance with FRA rules. Full kit is compulsory for the senior race, following FRA requirements. Runners in the senior race leave the show ground, run to the summit of Coniston Old Man and return by a similar route; competitors may choose their own line apart from a marked section near the start and finish. Use of GPS as a navigational aid is not permitted in the senior race. Competitors should provide their own safety pins.

Distances and ascents

  • Under 11: 1400 m, 57 m ascent
  • Under 13 / Under 15: 2200 m, 77 m ascent
  • Under 17 / Under 19: 3600 m, 133 m ascent
  • Senior: 8.5 km, 703 m ascent

Prizes include trophies for junior first to third places in each age group. Senior overall winners receive a voucher, a bottle of wine and a trophy; second and third places also receive trophies and wine. Additional bottles are awarded in several age categories for men and women. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
Senior Race
Under 12/ Under 14 Boys & Girls
Under 10 Boys & Girls
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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