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
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