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Place Fell 15

Name: Place Fell 15
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Patterdale

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

Place Fell 15K

The Place Fell 15K is a semi technical 15 km trail race that circles the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. The course includes about 680 m of ascent and follows fully marked trails and footpaths around the valley.

The event includes one fully supplied feed station and manned checkpoints on the course. Electronic timing is provided by Open Tracking. Finishers receive a Wild Flower Seed Medal designed to be planted, and vegan salty soup is served after the finish.

The race is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend and takes place within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entries open on 04 October 2025 and entries will also be available on the day, Saturday 18 July 2026. The event is delivered by a professional events team and music is scheduled in the evening and night. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

Race information

Website

15 km

Place Fell 15k

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

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