Seat Sandal Fell Race
The Seat Sandal is an AS category fell race held in Grasmere, Cumbria. The event starts and finishes at a field adjacent to Winter Seed Lane, located off the A591 north of Grasmere village. The race involves a course of 7.4 km (4.6 miles) with a total ascent of 700 m (2297 ft).
The route follows specific navigational requirements. During the ascent, participants must remain east of Tongue Gill while heading toward Grisedale Hause. From there, the path leads to a checkpoint on the summit of Seat Sandal. The descent is directed by flags to a specific checkpoint at grid reference NY 33782 10226. There is also partial flagging at the start and finish areas of the course.
Registration is available on the day of the event only, with no pre-entry option. The race is limited to a maximum of 150 participants. Runners must be at least 18 years old to compete. In accordance with Fell Running Association (FRA) rules, participants are required to carry full kit, and the use of certain GPS functions for navigation is prohibited.
Event parking is provided on the field at the venue, depending on weather conditions. In the event of poor weather, participants are expected to use local lay-bys and public car parks. Team entries are permitted for this race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Details:
- Category: AS
- Distance: 7.4 km
- Climb: 700m
- Start time: 19:00
- Registration: on the day 5:45 – 6:45pm
- Venue: Field adjacent to Winter Seed Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria (off the A 591 heading North when exiting Grasmere), LA22 9RR
- Grid reference: NY 3372 0881
- Skills and experience: ER, PM, LK, NS
- Minimum age: 18
- Full kit required per FRA rules.
- GPS navigation restrictions apply.
- Max participants: 150 runners.
Entry Info:
- £7 for FRA members
- £10 for non-members
- Entry on day, no pre-entry.
Race Organisers:
- David Banks and Roy Gibson
- Tel: 07891719077
- Email: [email protected]
- Teams allowed.
Other Information:
- Ascent: keep east of Tongue Gill to Grisedale Hause, follow path to C.P. on Seat Sandal.
- Descent: flags direct to C.P. at NY 33782 10226.
- Free car parking on event field if weather conditions allow; otherwise, use local lay-bys & car parks.