Tebay Fell Race. 13km/8.1 miles; 914m/2999’ AM category
Tuesday 16th June 2026
(Note the change of day to avoid a clash with England's first World Cup match)

General information is at the top of this page. Then Senior race info. Junior information is at the bottom of the page.

Results for the 2026 races can be found here.

This is an ‘AM’ category race, run under the rules of the Fell Runners’ Association (FRA).

FRA Requirements for Runners can be found here. Runners in the senior race must be 18 or over on the day of the race.

All proceeds to Tebay community groups, Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team and Helm Hill Runners. Many Thanks to all helpers - we will need a lot so if you are available to help, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

One of (if not the) longest midweek races, the Tebay race covers classic Howgills terrain with plenty of good running on mostly runnable (if at points slightly boggy) grass, with some sections of path. The route is generally well defined, but in low visibility directional care will need to be taken in places. The race finishes with a haul up Blease Fell, in full view of the M6, before a long runnable descent back to Tebay.

The race route is fairly committing but not on the level of most Lakeland races. Whilst it is not suitable for your first fell race, in good weather conditions it may be suitable for those who have done a few shorter fell races and are looking to run a bit further, and are comfortable with the requirements of fell running.

The Golden Rule: Once you have registered you are in the race. If you retire/are timed out, you must report to Download. Failure to do so could result in us thinking you are still on the hill and instigating a search. Anyone not complying with this rule, or with the FRA Requirements for Runners, will be reported to the FRA.

Car Parking - Senior and Junior

Car parking will be in the Lyon Sports car parks FROM 5:30.  PLEASE CAR SHARE WHERE POSSIBLE. Do not park in the village as this will annoy the locals, on who's good will this race depends.  I don’t want to punish those who for family/job reasons can’t lift share, but if everyone comes in one-person cars it doesn’t look good and risks the future of the race, and punitive charges may be considered in future. Tebay is unfortunately not good for public transport (unless you fancy jumping off as the west coast mainline passes!).

Registration - Senior and Junior
Will be in in the Tebay Sports, Social and Railway club, Church Street, Tebay, CA10 3SP. ~5 minute walk from car park. TAKE CARE CROSSING ROADS.

Please pre-register using the Helm Hill entry form - to be made available soon (pay on day). Registration will open at ~5:30 and close at 18:50 for senior race.

On the day please register by 18:50.

There will be separate registration areas for Senior and Junior races within the club.

ONCE YOU HAVE ENTERED AND RECEIVED YOUR NUMBER, YOU ARE IN THE RACE. YOU MUST REPORT TO THE FINISH WHETHER YOU FINISH THE RACE OR NOT.

Amenities - Senior and Junior 

Toilets in the club and the block outside are available.

 

Senior Race

Entries £8, pay on the day (please pre-register using the online form - see link above)

Mandatory Kit 

Kit checks will be carried out at the start and end. As an AM race, all FRA Mandatory Kit must be carried. No exceptions. Even if it's 25 degrees and clear you can chill quickly in case of incident:

• Waterproof jacket (with hood) and trousers, both with taped seams
• Gloves and Hat (buff will suffice)
• Map showing the race route and possible exit routes (Pete Bland map available for £5.50)
• Whistle
• Compass suitable for navigation on the fell
• Emergency food.

If weather requires, a thermal layer, survival bag or water carrying capacity may be mandated. Bring them just in case. 

Race Start/Finish - 7pm

Start and Finish on the Mount Pleasant Football Field, 5 minutes from registration and car park. Please be aware crossing the road at the start end - it will be marshalled but you need to be aware. There are a few road signs and a cattle grid to negotiate shortly after the start.

Race route and checkpoints

Once you have registered you must report to the RO/finish marshals at the Finish Field, regardless of whether you start or finish the race. 

Basic map of the route checkpoints can be found here. Do not take the direct line between checkpoints 2 and 3. It is definitely slower, mainly because being dead impinges upon your ability to move quickly. The race line skirts east-ish to cross the beck before following a well defined trod/path above Black Force, to the col before Linghaw.

Cut-off at CP1 Rispa Pike: Return with CP marshalls to start/finish with marshals by foot.
Cut-off at CP3 Linghaw: With marshals, drop from Linghaw down to Carlingill beck and road at SD624005, and get lift with marshals.
Cut offs are set to ensure marshal/runner safety, based on getting everyone home by ~21:40 (sunset) at the very latest. They are based roughly on a doubling of the RO’s race time from 2017 (1:21), plus a bit extra. Women will be allowed a bit more time due to their earlier start. If weather is good cut offs may extend slightly. In case of poor weather the RO reserves the right to tighten cut-offs, but the aim is that they will not be tighter than this.. This will be communicated at registration and the start. In really severe conditions the race may be called off. This is the RO's decision and there is a robust risk assessment and safety plan underpinning this requirement.

Race Records 
Male Record: Simon Bailey, 2009, 01:09:44.
Female Record: Vic Wilkinson, 2017, 01:21:55.

Prizes

Prize giving will be outside registration (inside if wet!) as close to 16:45 as possible.

Prizes Top 3 M/W and top Vets/U23.

 

Junior Races 

Junior routes and distances can be found here

U10/12 will start at not before 7:05.

U14/16/18/20 will start not before 7:30

Please register before 18:50.

Juniors must be prepared to carry: Waterproof jacket, hat (buff OK), gloves. Signs at registration will confirm what needs to be carried

Exact race timings, distances and routes TBC (following FRA/EA regulations), but will be based on previous years and will start just after the senior race starts at 7. Races will be based on Kendal Winter League merging of age classes.

Junior routes will be fully flagged with marshals at major points. The majority of races will be on generally fast grass land with some trods. However there will be sections of rougher ground (bog, reeds, tussocks) commensurate with the age groups' abilities.

Junior age categories are defined by the age of the runner on 31st December 2026, as per FRA Junior Championship rules.

Previous Results

Fellrunner — Results

Results from the 2025 races can be found here (Juniors) and here (Seniors)

Race Organiser
Nicholas Barber, 07908115088, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 2 Woodside Close, Endmoor, Kendal, LA8 0HP.
Race organised on behalf of Tebay community with help from the Tebay Community, with help/support from Kirkby Stephen MRT and Helm Hill Runners members. Special thanks to Becky Morland/Gary Murphy for coordinating the in-village logistics.