Wasdale Fell Race

JUL

10

2027

34 km fell race in Wasdale with 2750 m ascent, flagged sections and mandatory navigation; Sportident entry, field limit 250 and a 4.5 hour checkpoint cut-off at Great Gable.

Sat 10 Jul 2027

Wasdale Head, North West (England)

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34 kilometers

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Wasdale Horseshoe 10 July 2027

The Wasdale Horseshoe is an A/L class fell race in Wasdale, Lake District, Cumbria. The course is 34 km (21.1 miles) with approximately 2750 m of ascent. The venue for registration, start and finish is the field east of the National Trust campsite at Brackenclose (grid ref 184 075).

The route visits a sequence of checkpoints: Brackenclose, Whin Rigg, Greendale (drinks station), Seatallan, Pillar, Great Gable, Esk Hause (crossed walls shelter), Scafell Pike, Lingmell Nose Wall (stile crossing) and Crag Fell before returning to the registration/car park field. Between Whin Rigg and Greendale the valley-bottom section is flagged. The route includes open fell terrain, paths and steep grassy descents and ascents, and passage over the summit of Scafell Pike.

Required experience and navigation: Experience is required (ER). The course is partially marked from the bottom of Whin Rigg to Greendale (PM). Local knowledge is desirable (LK). Navigational skills are required (NS). The use of GPS equipment for navigation is not permitted; any runner found using GPS for navigation will be recorded as retired (NG).

Entries are online through SiEntries via the CFRA site. Pre-entry fees are £20 for FRA members and £22 for non-members; discounted U23 fee details are available. Entries close 9 July 2027 and the field is limited to 250. Sportident cards are provided and pre-logged; personal Si cards are not permitted. Light refreshments are included with the entry and free drinks and food are available at the finish.

Prizes are awarded to top finishers in open, age and team categories, with additional points contributing to the Lakeland Classics Trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.