The Darren Holloway Memorial Race (Buttermere Horseshoe)
The Darren Holloway Memorial Race is one of the toughest Lakeland races in the calendar and makes a fantastic day out over the quiet Buttermere fells. In memory of Pennine Fell Runner Darren Holloway, this race is based on the original Buttermere Horseshoe.
The route is flagged to the fells at Lanthwaite Green, but once on the tops there is much route choice between checkpoints. Descent from Mellbreak is via the col between North and South summit - the route off the North is out of bounds and much slower anyway. The so called 'short' route is also available but note that this is still classed as an "AL" and is still a very challenging course and is not suitable for novice fell runners.
Please note that it is highly likely that it will be cloudy on the tops, it is also likely that you will be on your own at times with no-one in sight, therefore you do need to navigate and be experienced in running in the fells in whatever weather the Lake District can provide. GPS is not allowed for navigation and the route is not flagged on the fells.
Distances and ascent
- Long course: 35.5 km with 2515 m ascent.
- Short course: 20.8 km with 1518 m ascent.
Entries open 1 April and close 1 July. Event minimum age is 18 or older. Entry fees shown include FRA member and non member categories. Competitors must carry the full FRA kit list. There will be a full kit check for everyone before registration and no kit means no race. Weather on the tops is likely to be cloudy and runners can be isolated at times so navigation experience on fells is required. Parking for runners is free in Loweswater opposite the phone box at NY143211. No dogs are allowed in the village hall. The long course forms part of the Lakeland Classics Trophy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Course Details
Original Course
Race Category: AL
Distance/Ascent: 35.5 km / 2515 m
Start/Finish: Loweswater Village Hall (NY140211)
Race start: 11:00am
Short Course
Race Category: AL
Distance/Ascent: 20.8 km / 1518 m
Start/Finish: Loweswater Village Hall (NY140211)
Race start: 11:00am
Event Location
Loweswater Village Hall, CA13 0RU