Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race
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Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race
The event takes place at Honister Slate Mine on 27 June 2026 and offers two waymarked trail races that combine open fell running with a routed underground mine section. The courses are fully flagged and marshaled so there is no navigation requirement.
Distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
The 5 km route begins with a short uphill section that leads into the mine entrance where competitors wear a helmet and headtorch. The 10 km route includes an extended open-fell approach to the summit area of Fleetwith Pike before descending to the mine entrance and continuing underground. The underground passage is described as about 700 m of tunnels with sections that include steep inclines, mining ladders and large chambers. Entrants exit the mine above the entrance, continue toward the summit of Grey Knotts (697 m) and then descend to finish at Honister Slate Mines.
Minimum age is 16; under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Minimum kit requirements include waterproof top and bottom, hat and gloves; officials will conduct spot checks and may disqualify competitors who dispose of required kit before finishing. Entry fees listed are £30 for the 5 km and £35 for the 10 km. Prizes are planned for top finishers in overall and veteran categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
