Kirkby Moor Fell Race
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
Event Details
The race takes place on Sat 28 Nov 2026 in Kirkby Moor, Lake District, England. It is classed as a BM category fell race and is based at Kirkby Community Centre, Beckside, Cumbria, LA17 7TG (grid reference SD233823).
Course and Competition
The course distance is 10.5 km (6.5 miles) with 490 m (1608 ft) of climb. Skills codes listed are LK and NS. The minimum age is 18 and there are no junior races. Dogs are not permitted on the course. This event is the final counting race for the season-long trophies covering Black Combe, Caw, Dunnerdale and Kirkby Moor; male and female winners are those with the best overall time across those races.
Entry, Teams and Records
Pre-entry is not available; entry on the day is allowed. Entry-on-day fees are £6 for members and £7 for non-members. Teams of three are permitted. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Course records are 00:48:09 (male, 1995) and 00:54:01 (female, 2014). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Contact for Race Information
Hazel Tayler
The Croft, Seathwaite, LA20 6ED
07841350314
[email protected]
Race Organiser
Hazel Tayler
Teams
Teams allowed: Yes, of 3.
Records
Male record: J Atkinson - 00:48:09 - 1995
Female record: A Conway - 00:54:01 - 2014
Juniors
Junior races: No
Permit / Insurance
Permit / Insurance: Yes. This race has a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Other information
Last race for the Bob Grieve Trophies. Male and female winners with the best overall time across Black Combe, Caw, Dunnerdale and Kirkby Moor. No dogs on course.