Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, Place Fell 15 starts from King George Playing Field in Patterdale and circumnavigates Place Fell in an anti-clockwise direction. The route includes about 680 m of ascent, with mixed terrain: grassy trods, valley trails, technical ascent and a fast, semi-technical descent past Silver Crag and Silver Bay into Boredale, before finishing back via valley trails. A cut-off is enforced at the Sandwick feed station (12:00), and overall course closure is 13:30. The race is fully marked and has manned checkpoints, one mid-race aid station, and a unique finisher “seed bomb” wildflower medal that can be planted. The event is pitched as an accessible but challenging introduction to more technical sky-trail racing.
Race
15 km
The Place Fell 15 Trail Run is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026, with a 16:00 (4:00 PM) start from King George’s Playing Field, Patterdale, UK. The 15 km semi-technical route circumnavigates Place Fell in an anti-clockwise direction, includes 680 m of ascent, features a mid-race aid station and manned checkpoints, and closes at 19:30 (12.5 hours max time).
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What is the Place Fell 15km?
How long is the Place Fell 15km?
Where does the Place Fell 15km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Place Fell 15km?
How can I prepare for the Place Fell 15km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Place Fell 15km?
The Place Fell 15 Trail Run is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026, with a 16:00 (4:00 PM) start from King George’s Playing Field, Patterdale, UK. The 15 km semi-technical route circumnavigates Place Fell in an anti-clockwise direction, includes 680 m of ascent, features a mid-race aid station and manned checkpoints, and closes at 19:30 (12.5 hours max time).
The Place Fell 15km is 15km long.
The Place Fell 15km takes place in Patterdale, Penrith, UK.
The Place Fell 15km elevation gain is 680 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Place Fell 15km?
The Place Fell 15 Trail Run is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026, with a 16:00 (4:00 PM) start from King George’s Playing Field, Patterdale, UK. The 15 km semi-technical route circumnavigates Place Fell in an anti-clockwise direction, includes 680 m of ascent, features a mid-race aid station and manned checkpoints, and closes at 19:30 (12.5 hours max time).
How long is the Place Fell 15km?
The Place Fell 15km is 15km long.
Where does the Place Fell 15km take place?
The Place Fell 15km takes place in Patterdale, Penrith, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Place Fell 15km?
The Place Fell 15km elevation gain is 680 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Place Fell 15km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Place Fell 15km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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