Dale Head
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Dale Head Fell Race
The Dale Head Fell Race takes place on Sun 18 Oct 2026 in the Lake District, England. The venue is the Borrowdale Institute in Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, CA12 5XB. The course distance is 7.3 km / 4.5 miles with approximately 675 m (2215 ft) of climb. The event is listed in category AS and the listed skills are ER, PM, LK, NS. Minimum age for entry is 16.
Entry on the day is available; pre-entry is not offered and the on the day fee is £5. Teams are permitted. Junior races are not scheduled for this event. The race holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Recorded fastest times on the primary course include a male record of 00:41:32 (1995) and a female record of 00:51:16 (1995). For an alternative course used in 2018–22, recorded times include 50 minutes 36 seconds and 55 minutes 10 seconds, both from 2019.
The race is part of the annual Borrowdale Shepherds Meet, an event that features a Herdwick Sheep and Working Dogs Show together with a local craft fair hosted at the Borrowdale Institute. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
