Langdale Gala Fell Race
Sunday July 5th 2026
Location: New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field. Postcode LA22 9JX
Gala opens 12 noon: Junior races start approx 2.30pm, Senior race approx 3.55pm
Grid Ref: NY 29574 06489
AS Approx 1.4 miles / 2.3 km and 300m / 980ft ascent
From Gala Field next to New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, round the back of Stickle Barn, then a steep climb up alongside Dungeon Ghyll, on a rough fell path, to turnaround at Mark Gate. Top 30 metres is a rough technical section up and down. Same route back down, finishing in Gala field. It’s a typical short, lung-bursting Lakeland gala race!
Children’s races: Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’s, 16’s 18’s
Senior race age limit: Under 20’s age category (ages 18 or 19 and over).
Prizes (courtesy of generous sponsorship by The Climbers Shop) will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd man woman, with the 1st place man and woman receiving a winner’s trophy. Please note: trophies are owned by the Gala and must be returned in time for next year’s race, thank you.
All races held under FRA rules. This race 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 abide by 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 and 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.
Previous results (new course)
2026 35 Senior runners, 80 Junior runners
2024 30 Senior runners, 33 Junior runners
Previous results (old Chapel Stile course)
2019 49 runners
2018 28 runners
2017 29 runners
2016 49 runners
2012 22 runners