Blencathra Fell Race
Sunday June 28th 2026.
Details below
ENTRY
£16 pre-entry fee. No entries on the day.
THE RACE.
Sunday 28th June 2026
11 a.m. START
FRA Category ‘AM’ race with a distance of 13K and 825m of ascent.
The is an English Fell Champs Race for 2026. The “classic” route will be enforced. First ascent to CP1 will be partially marked.
All parking at Low Beckside Farm on left as approaching village from A66. Registration at farm. Allow 10-15 mins from registration to start.
Navigation skills and competent mountain-craft are required. Please do not turn up if you are not confident to look after yourself on the fell in poor conditions. The race is NOT for beginners or those unfamiliar with the potential dangers inherent in being among the high fells.
Race Information
THE ROUTE
The start is at the fell gate in Mungrisdale.
There are 3 checkpoints: Bowscale Fell, Blencathra Summit, and Souther Fell. Route marshals are posted for the 1st climb onto the east shoulder of Bowscale Fell, at the two ‘escape routes’ (after Bowscale Fell check point, and before the ascent of Foule Crag towards Blencathra) and for the start of the final descent after Souther Fell checkpoint.
GPS use is not permitted.
Competitors MUST carry the full FRA mandatory kit.
Competitors are strongly advised to have their own OS race map available. No map – No entry.
Race maps can be bought from Pete Bland Sports, Kendal – here
See ‘Requirements for Runners’ at https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/articles/documents#rules
Event Registration & Parking.
Please follow the instructions of Marshals and signs on arrival at Mungrisdale village, CA11 0XR. Event Registration area will include registration, event administration, number collection, kit check and toilets.
Event Registration is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the race start.
Parking.
Parking is available at Low Beckside Farm.
Please do not park anywhere else in the village, the future of our event relies on maintaining good relationships with the local residents and businesses.
More information Contact Sam Braithwaite 07776797645
sambraithwaite1@outlook.com
Race Records
Usual Course:
Ricky Lightfoot (Ellenborough AC) 58.39 2009
Kate Maltby (Black Combe) 1:11:01 2023
Champs Course, approx. 1 minute faster:
Jacob Adkin (Keswick AC) 56.15
Hannah Horsburgh: (Keswick AC) 59.56