Carrock Fell Race

MAR

8

2026

Carrock Fell Race on Sunday 8 March 2026 in the Lake District is a 9 km fell race with 500 m climb that starts and finishes at Calebreck Farm. The unmarked route links checkpoints at Carrock Fell and High Pike and entry is on the day.

Sun 8 Mar 2026

Hesket Newmarket, North West (England)

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9 kilometers

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Carrock Fell Race

The Carrock Fell Race on Sunday 8 March 2026 takes place in the Lake District, with the venue at Calebreck Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton (grid reference NY345358). The race is category AS and covers 9 km (5.6 miles) with 500 m climb (1640 ft). The minimum age is 16.

Entry is on the day only. Entry fees are £5 for FRA members and £7 for non FRA members. Pre entry is not available. Parking is at Calebreck car park, along the fell road, or in a marked field if conditions permit; field parking is possible if dry and fell side parking is limited in wet conditions.

The course starts and finishes at NY345358 and includes checkpoints at Carrock Fell and High Pike. The route is unmarked and runners must navigate between checkpoints without the use of GPS devices or watches. Required FRA kit includes waterproof top and bottoms with taped seams, hat and gloves, a map of the course, a compass, a whistle and food.

The race holds an FRA licence and a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance. Teams are not permitted and there are no junior races. Recorded winning times are 00:37:39 for the male record set in 2016 and 00:44:54 for the female record set in 2023. Skills listed for the event are ER, LK, NS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

9 km