Classified as an AM event, the Fairfield Horseshoe starts and ends at Rydall Hall (grid reference GR367063) near Ambleside. The 9 mile (14.5Km) route incorporates 2999ft (914m) of climbing.

If you don't have the required kit (see the FRA rules here) you won't be allowed to enter.

This race counts towards the Pete Bland Sports/Innov-8 Lakes Grand Prix.

Event format

We are hoping to hold the race with wave starts of (possibly) 30 runners. You will be asked to enter an estimated finish time as part of the entry process and you will be grouped with those with a similar estimated finish time.

The course may be slightly different at the start and finish to avoid bottlenecks and members of the public.

You may be asked to wear a mask when you assemble at the start.

Due to potential COVID restriction changes in the coming months, it is possible that the planned format for this race will change.

Entry fee

The event is pre-entry only at £10

An administration fee of £1 will be applied to each entry by our online entry system partner, Results Base.

Course records

Male: M Roberts 01:15:11 (2000)

Female: V Wilkinson 01:27:15 (2013)

Permit / Insurance

This race has a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Other information

Parking (£1) in the official race car park which is signed from the A591. There is strictly no parking at Rydall Hall and in the lane leading up to the Hall, which will be policed!

Tea and cakes will be available at the finish.