Bowels of Honister 5km & 10km Fell Races

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable adventure at the Bowels of Honister 5km and 10km fell races on June 27, 2027. This race is not your typical trail run; it combines breathtaking mountain scenery with a thrilling underground journey through old mine tunnels.
The event begins with a helmet and headtorch in hand as you start off with a challenging 1-kilometer uphill sprint to the entrance of Honister Slate Mines. Once inside, you'll navigate approximately 750 meters of winding tunnels, steep inclines, mining ladders, and vast chambers designed by the Honister team for an unparalleled experience.
Exiting the mine at Fleetwith Pike's halfway mark, runners in both races will remove their helmets and headtorches before heading to Grey Knotts. The 10km route includes a descent into the visitor center and an ascent back up to rejoin the 5km course towards Grey Knotts (697m).
Both courses offer technical terrain with steep ascents and descents, ensuring that participants will face challenges unique only to this race. After completing their respective loops, runners return to Honister Slate Mines for a welcome finish.
Registration opens at 08:30 AM, followed by the briefing for the 10km race starting at 10:00 AM and the 5km race beginning shortly after at 10:15 AM. Prizes will be awarded to top male and female finishers in both categories as well as veteran competitors.
Join us on June 27, 2027, for an experience that blends underground adventure with high-altitude summits like no other event can offer.