Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Run

Lowther, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2026

Event details

The Lowther Lakeland Fell and Trail Run takes place on Sunday 9 August 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is Lowther Castle, Penrith (grid reference NY521240). The course is a marked route across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley and includes a ford of the River Lowther. Distance is 13 miles (21 km) with ascent of 430 m (1411 ft). Minimum age for entry is 18. There are no junior races.

Entry and other information

This is a pre-entry event; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £13 for members and £15 for non-members. Teams are allowed, with Open Men and Open Women teams counting three to score. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The event raises money for Eden Valley Hospice. Race records are 01:18:56 (male, 2019) and 01:31:47 (female, 2021). 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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