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Running · Ultra Marathons
Old County Tops Fell Race 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 22 May 2027
- Location
- Great Langdale, Cumbria, UK
- Distance
- 37 mi / 59.5 km
Old County Tops Fell Race: 22 May 2027, 37 miles, from New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Old County Tops Fell Race Race Timeline
254 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Old County Tops Fell Race 2027: quick answers
When is Old County Tops Fell Race 2027?
Old County Tops Fell Race 2027 takes place on Saturday, 22 May 2027.
Where does Old County Tops Fell Race start and finish?
Old County Tops Fell Race starts at New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria and finishes at New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria.
How many miles is Old County Tops Fell Race?
Old County Tops Fell Race is 37 miles (59.5km).
How much elevation gain does Old County Tops Fell Race have?
Old County Tops Fell Race has approximately 10000ft of total elevation gain. 10,000ft (3,048m) of ascent across 37 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 270ft of climb per mile. The going: lakeland fell — rock, scree, bog and steep grass, over three mountain summits.
How much does Old County Tops Fell Race cost to enter?
Entry through the club. Teams of two only — this is a paired race, not a solo one.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 22 May 2027
- Distance
- 37 miles / 59.5km
- Location
- Great Langdale, Cumbria, UK
- Start Point
- New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria
- Finish Point
- New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria
- Elevation gain
- 10000 ft (3048m)
- Surface
- Lakeland fell — rock, scree, bog and steep grass, over three mountain summits
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry through the club. Teams of two only — this is a paired race, not a solo one.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Achille Ratti Climbing Club.
Old County Tops Fell Race Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Old County Tops Fell Race Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria and finishing at New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria. 10000 ft of total elevation gain across 37 miles.
Is Old County Tops Fell Race flat?
10,000ft (3,048m) of ascent across 37 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 270ft of climb per mile. The going: lakeland fell — rock, scree, bog and steep grass, over three mountain summits.
Old County Tops Fell Race Course Profile
10000 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria
Start line.
Where Old County Tops Fell Race starts and finishes
Old County Tops Fell Race starts at New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria and finishes at New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Old County Tops Fell Race Route Breakdown
Roughly 37 miles (60km) with 10,000ft of ascent from the New Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale, linking the three highest summits of the historic counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire: Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston Old Man. Valley paths, high passes and exposed mountain tops.
Old County Tops Fell Race Pace Calculator & Splits
Old County Tops Fell Race Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
6:29
Average pace / km
4:02
Old County Tops Fell Race Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 4:52 | 3:01 | 15:07 | 30:14 | 1:03:47 | 1:30:41 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 5:16 | 3:16 | 16:22 | 32:45 | 1:09:05 | 1:38:15 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 5:41 | 3:32 | 17:38 | 35:16 | 1:14:24 | 1:45:48 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 6:05 | 3:47 | 18:54 | 37:47 | 1:19:43 | 1:53:22 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 6:29 | 4:02 | 20:09 | 40:18 | 1:25:02 | 2:00:55 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 6:54 | 4:17 | 21:25 | 42:49 | 1:30:21 | 2:08:28 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 7:18 | 4:32 | 22:40 | 45:21 | 1:35:40 | 2:16:02 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 7:42 | 4:47 | 23:56 | 47:52 | 1:40:59 | 2:23:35 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 8:06 | 5:02 | 25:11 | 50:23 | 1:46:18 | 2:31:09 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 8:55 | 5:33 | 27:43 | 55:25 | 1:56:55 | 2:46:16 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:27 | 2:07:33 | 3:01:22 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 10:32 | 6:33 | 32:45 | 1:05:30 | 2:18:11 | 3:16:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 11:21 | 7:03 | 35:16 | 1:10:32 | 2:28:49 | 3:31:36 | 7:00:00 |
Old County Tops Fell Race Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Old County Tops Fell Race finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Old County Tops Fell Race finish
5:45:26
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyOld County Tops Fell Race Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Old County Tops Fell Race
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 37-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach New Dungeon Ghyll, Great Langdale, Cumbria with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
37-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Old County Tops Fell Race Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Old County Tops Fell Race for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Old County Tops Fell Race fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Old County Tops Fell Race is run off-road (Lakeland fell — rock, scree, bog and steep grass, over three mountain summits), so local traffic is unaffected.
Old County Tops Fell Race Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Old County Tops Fell Race site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.