Orrest Sun Up

DEC

20

2026

A short fell race at Orrest Head in Windermere on 20 Dec 2026: 1.6 km with 130 m climb, on-day entry by suggested £5 donation, minimum age 16.

Sun 20 Dec 2026

Windermere, North West (England)

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Orrest Sun Up

Orrest Sun Up is a short fell race held on Sun 20 Dec 2026 in Windermere, Lake District, England. The course starts from the bottom of the Orrest Head path and finishes back at the event venue area near The Phoenix Centre, Phoenix Way, LA23 1BZ (grid reference SD 40992 98626).

The route covers 1.6 km / 1 mile with approximately 130 m / 427 ft of climb. The event is listed in category AS and has a permit with associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. The minimum age for entry is 16. Team entries are not accepted and there are no separate junior races.

Entry is on the day only; there is no pre-entry. An entry fee of £5.00 is recorded as a suggested donation and proceeds are in aid of Bowness & Windermere Community Care Trust and PCRF. Parking is available at The Phoenix Centre. Registration, refreshments, and prizegiving are organised at The Phoenix Centre during the event day.

Course records are noted for the 2024 event: male 00:06:11 and female 00:06:49. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.