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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

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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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