Loweswater Show Fell Race

Dodd Wood, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2026

Event details

The Loweswater Show fell race takes place on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is New House Farm, Lorton, Cockermouth (grid reference 156239). The race category is AS and skills code is PM. The course distance is 4.2 km / 2.6 miles with 305 m / 1001 ft of climb. The minimum age to enter is 13.

Entry and teams

Entry is on the day; there is no pre-entry. Entry to the show is paid, while the race itself is free. Teams are allowed. 1st 4 men or women.

Age groups and junior races

U15 and U17 competitors may run with seniors. Junior races are held for U9, U11 and U13 age groups.

Records and permit

Recorded course best times are 00:21:37 for men (2013) and 00:26:24 for women (2013). The event has a permit and carries associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
2.6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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