Loughrigg Silverhow

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 1 Feb 2026

Event overview

The race takes place on Sun 1 Feb 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is Ambleside Parish Centre, LA22 9DH. The event is listed in category AM. Minimum age for entry is 18. Junior races are not held and teams are not allowed.

Course and entry

The route covers 14 km / 8.7 miles with 880 m / 2887 ft of climb. There is a cut-off at the Loughrigg summit set at 35 minutes after the start. Skills codes listed are ER, LK, NS. Entry on the day is permitted; pre-entry is not available. The entry-on-day fee is £2.00. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. No prizes are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Records

  • Male record: 01:06:10 (2025)
  • Female record: 01:20:07 (2023)

Race information

14 km
14 Km / 8.7 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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