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Name: Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe
Start: 2025-07-20
End: 2025-07-20
Location: Kentmere

Kentmere, United Kingdom • 20 Jul 2025

The Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe is a challenging medium-distance fell race held in the Lake District, England. Covering 12.3 miles (19.8 km) with 3,300 feet (1,006 m) of ascent, the course forms a clockwise horseshoe around the Kentmere Valley, featuring iconic peaks such as Ill Bell, High Street, and Kentmere Pike. Known for its fantastic ridge running on grassy Eastern fells, the race demands navigation skills and adherence to strict cut-off times at key checkpoints. The event starts and finishes at Kentmere Village Hall, with parking nearby and refreshments available. It is organized under FRA rules, requiring participants to carry essential safety kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Kentmere

Race information

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19 km

1006 m+

12.3 Miles / 19.8 Km

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

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Saturday Nov 8

Dunnerdale Fell Race

Broughton-in-Furness - 18 mi from Kentmere

8 km

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race around the Lickle and Duddon valleys, starting and finishing outside the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills. Expect steep climbs across 8 km with sweeping views and a friendly pub finish.

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Arnside Knott

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Run the Arnside Knott Race on Sunday 16 November 2025: a scenic 6 mile fell run above Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary with about 1093 ft of ascent. Expect varied underfoot terrain and crisp autumn conditions for a true challenge.

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Sale Fell Race

Cockermouth - 26 mi from Kentmere

6 km

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Saturday Nov 22

Kendal Trail Run

Kendal - 8 mi from Kentmere

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Saturday Nov 22

Kendal Skyline Ultra

Kendal - 8 mi from Kentmere

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Sunday Nov 23

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