Borrowdale Fell Race

Overview

The Borrowdale Fell Race is an endurance challenge consisting of 17 miles across tough terrain including 6500 feet of ascent (27km, 2000m). The event will start and finish at the Scafell Hotel, Rosthwaite.

The Race will be limited to 500 competitors. The first 500 entries received from appropriately experienced runners, will be accepted.

What makes it special

Fell running
Endurance challenge

3rd August 2019 at 11am

Hostels nearby

YHA Honister Hause

Private rooms available

Licensed bar

Self-catering kitchen (currently closed)

Borrowdale Fell Race

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Map references

Lat/Lng: 54.517761, -3.148482

Contact information

Email: [email protected]

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