Langdale Gala Fell Race
Langdale Gala Fell Race
New venue and race routes for 2023
Location: New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field. Postcode LA22 9JX
Date: Sunday 2nd July 2023 appx 3.55pm
Grid Ref: NY 29574 06489
AS Approx 1.4 miles / 2.3 km and 300m / 980ft ascent (New course)
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.
Senior race age limit: Under 19’s age category (17 on the day) and over
Prizes (courtesy of generous sponsorship by Alpkit) 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.
OId (Chapel Stile) course route and results up to 2019:
Previous results
2019 49 runners
2018 28 runners
2017 29 runners
2016 49 runners
2012 22 runners