Seat Sandal Fell Race
Grasmere, United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026
Event details
The Seat Sandal fell race takes place on Wed 8 Jul 2026 in the Lake District, England. The event is listed in category AS. The course distance is 7.4 km / 4.6 miles with 700 m / 2297 ft of climb. Minimum age is 18 on the day of the race. The venue is a field adjacent to Winter Seed Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9RR. Grid reference NY 3372 0881.
Entry and logistics
Entry on the day is allowed. Fees on the day are £7 for members and £10 for non-members. There is no pre-entry. Payment on the day is cash only and participants are asked to bring the correct change. Maximum number of participants is 150. Free car parking is available if the field has been cut and is dry; otherwise park legally on nearby roads and car parks.
Course and safety
The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The route uses public footpaths. Recce of the route should use Winter Seed Lane public footpath. The start and finish are partially flagged. On ascent runners must keep east of Tongue Gill to Grisedale Hause, then follow the path to the checkpoint on Seat Sandal. Flags direct the descent to the final checkpoint at NY 33782 10226.
Other facts
Teams are not allowed. There are no junior races. Listed skills: ER, PM, LK, NS.
Records
Male record: 00:43:18 (2025).
Female record: 00:54:07 (2025). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.