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 Fell Race
Under 17 / Under 19
Under 13 / Under 15
Under 11
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn Massif with 2700 m ascent, pre selection entry and mandatory rock climbing experience. The event includes a marked course, GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.

A 57 km, 3700 m ascent mountain race around Helvellyn near Patterdale on 18 July 2026. The course is marked and includes exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and carries ITRA UTMB points.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent, technical trails over St Sunday Crag, manned checkpoints, electronic timing and post-race soup; organised by Lake District Sky Trails.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.