Langdale Gala Junior Races

Langdale Gala Junior Fell Races

Sunday 5th July 2026

Location: New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field. Postcode LA22 9JX Grid Ref: NY 29574 06489

Gala opens at 12 noon, Junior races from approx 2.30pm

Senior race goes from the Gala Field next to New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, round the back of Stickle Barn, then a steep climb (sometimes slippy) up alongside Dungeon Ghyll, on a rough fell path, to turnaround at Mark Gate. The top 30 metres climbing is a rough technical section up down. Same route back down, finishing in the Gala field. Under 14’s and above also include crossing of Dungeon Ghyll (wet feet warning!).

Junior courses follow similar route with shorter distances / ascent according to age. Fully marked course. Under 10’s / 12’s / 14’s / 16’s & 18’s together (Under 20’s do Senior race).

The map below shows the full Under 20 / Senior route; a copy of all the shorter individual age group maps can be seen here Langdale Gala Maps

Junior races from approx. 2.30pm / Senior race approx. 3.55pm

All races held under FRA rules. All races involve steep, loose terrain on rough Lakeland fell. Courses are fully flagged and part marshalled. All competitors must assess that they are fit and able to participate safely in this event. All competitors enter at their own risk and agree to abideby the FRA’s Requirements for Runners, which can be viewed in advance at the FRA’s website ( http://www.fellrunner.org.uk/documents.php ).

All competitors must bring, and be prepared to carry, suitable fell running clothing including waterproof full body cover, hat & gloves. These requirements may be relaxed on the day at the sole discretion of the race organiser. In addition to this, the courses may be varied on
the day at the sole discretion of the race organiser for reasons including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, numbers of entries or problems with the route.