Darren Holloway Memorial Race (Buttermere Horseshoe)

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Loweswater Village Hall. It features two courses: a long 35.5 km route with 2515 m ascent and a shorter 20.8 km course with 1518 m ascent, both classified as category AL, demanding strong navigation skills as the route is flagged only to the fells and requires route choice between checkpoints. The race honors Pennine fell runner Darren Holloway and offers a tough but rewarding experience over the quiet Buttermere fells, with mandatory full fell running kit and no GPS allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.