Three Shires Fell Race

Little Langdale, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026

Event details

The race takes place on Sat 26 Sep 2026 in the Lake District, England. It is a fell race in category AL, starting and finishing at Tilberthwaite Farm, Coniston (LA21 8DG), grid reference 306012. The course distance is 21.7 km (13.5 miles) with 1648 m (5407 ft) of climb. Entrants need appropriate navigation and mountain craft skills; listed skills include ER, LK, NS. The minimum age is 18. The race has a new venue and a new route from 2025.

Entry and limits

Entry is by pre-entry only via SI Entries. The entry window opens on 01/07/2026 and closes on 25/09/2026. Entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £16.00 for members and £18.00 for non-members. The race field is limited to 350 starters.

Competition details and regulation

Teams are allowed and team size is three. There are no junior races. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the Fell Runners Association (FRA). Recorded course times from 2025 are: male record 02:07:27 and female record 02:55:21. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
21.7 Km / 13.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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