Turner Landscape Fell Race
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Turner Landscape Fell Race
The Turner Landscape Fell Race is a roughly 17 kilometre (10.6 mile) mountain course with about 906 metres (2,972 ft) of ascent on the east side of the Duddon Valley. The route includes checkpoints on the summits of Grey Friar, The Old Man of Coniston and White Pike. Navigation is by traditional map and compass; the use of GPS devices is forbidden except in an emergency, in which case the runner must declare themselves non-competitive.
Entry is limited to 200 runners and the minimum age is 18. All entrants must have fell-running experience and the ability to navigate with map and compass. There will be no entries on the day. The race is a counter in the Lakes Grand Prix series.
Registration, parking and camping are based at Turner Hall Farm; there is a parking charge of £3 payable in cash and camping must be arranged with the farm. Water will be provided but competitors should bring their own cups and food. Race numbers must be clearly displayed on the front of the vest.
A kit check is carried out at registration and failure to pass the check will result in a runner not being allowed to start. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket with taped seams and hood, waterproof trousers, a traditional map and compass, a whistle, a hat that covers the ears or a buff, insulating gloves and emergency food. Running poles are not permitted. There is an 85 minute cut-off on Grey Friar. All proceeds from entries and parking are donated to Alzheimer’s Research UK and no refunds are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
