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Loweswater Show Fell Race

Dodd Wood, United Kingdom • 6 Sep 2026

Loweswater Show Fell Race

The Loweswater Show Fell Race takes place on 6 September 2026 at New House Farm, Lorton, Cockermouth. It is a Category AS fell race with a route of 4.2 km (2.6 miles) and 305 m (1001 ft) of ascent. The route includes a checkpoint at the cairn below Dodd and starts and finishes at the grid reference NY 156 239.

Entry is available on the day; participants must pay to enter the show while the race itself is free. There is no stated entry limit. Junior races are included, with a minimum junior age from U9 and seniors defined from age 14. U15 and U17 runners will run with the senior race.

Mandatory kit listed for the event includes a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, hat, gloves, map, compass, and whistle. The race organiser may reduce kit requirements at their discretion on race day. Parking is provided in a field on entry to the show.

The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance via the Fell Runners Association. Competitors who retire must report to the nearest marshal and return to the start to alert the race organiser. Course record times recorded in 2013 are 21:37 for the male course and 26:24 for the female course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Dodd Wood

Race information

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