Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Run

Lowther, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2026

Lowther Lakeland Fell and Trail Race

The Lowther Lakeland Fell and Trail Race takes place on Sunday 9 August 2026 in the Lake District, England. The event is based at Lowther Castle, Penrith (CA10 2HG) and follows a marked route across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley. The course is a hilly circuit that includes a ford of the River Lowther.

Race details

Distance: 21 km / 13 miles. Total climb: 430 m / 1411 ft. Minimum age for competitors is 18. Teams are allowed, with Open Men and Open Women teams requiring three to count. Entry on the day is not available; pre-entry is required and is available online until late on the evening before the race. Pre-entry fees are listed as £13 for members and £15 for non-members. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The event raises money for Eden Valley Hospice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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