A BRAND NEW fell race for Ulverston has been confirmed for 2024.

BOFRA (British Open Fell Runners Association) has just added a new date to its calendar. 

The two-mile race will take place on Sunday, June 9 2024 beginning at noon.

Starting in Hoad Park, the route will have 540 feet of climb up the hill to the Sir John Barrow monument then will drop down behind and circle the fell behind.

Contenders will then return past the monument again and back down to the park. The route has different age categories for Under 9s, 12s,14s, 17s and seniors with associated turns. 

The start location is Ford Park Crescent, Ulverston, LA12 7JP with the What Three Words being ///squeaks.approvals.undulation.

Parking is available in Ford Park at £3 per car. 

Some of the finer details, such as which way contestants run around the monument, are still being established.

The route will be fully marked out with flags.  This makes it a great way for people to have their first go at fell running without having to worry about using a map and compass.