Orton Fell Race

Orton, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Orton Fell Race - Sat 26 Sep 2026

The Orton Fell Race is a fell running event in Orton, Lake District, England. The venue is Orton C of E Primary School, CA10 3RG (grid reference NY 62382 08087). The course is 10 km (6.2 miles) with 258 m (846 ft) of climb. The race is held as a BS-category fell race and carries a Permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Race format, entry and other details

Skills listed for the event are ER, PM, LK. Minimum age for the senior race is 16. Teams of three are allowed (M/F team of 3). Junior races are included for U10/12 and U14/16; junior entry is on the day only at a fee of £3. Pre-entry and entry on the day are available for the senior race; the adult entry fee is £10 for both pre-entry and on-the-day entry. Parking is on the roads in the village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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