Programme & How to Enter
Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete in a variety of sports, including Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, Fell Running, Paragliding, Athletics, a fun Dog Show, Tug of War, and Hound Trails.
For online entry to our Guides Race, juniors & seniors, please register with EVENTS UP NORTH.
Grasmere Sports Programme 2026 (provisional)
Time | Grand Arena Programme |
|---|---|
09:0010:00 | Gates Open National Anthem, Opening with Bellman |
10:30 - 10:55 | Sprint Races, 5-6 yrs |
11:00 | Start Puppy Hound Trail |
11:00 - 11:15 | 200m Track Race, 9-16 yrs |
11:20 | Finish Puppy Hound Trail |
11:25 - 11:35 | 200m Track Race Finals, 9-16 yrs |
11:40 | Start Open Restricted Hound Trail |
11:40 - 12:00 | Sprint Races, 9-10 yrs |
12:00 | Finish Open Restricted Hound Trail |
12:05 | 800m Track Race, 9-16 yrs, Girls |
12:15 | Start Veteran Hound Trail |
12:15 | 800m Track Race 9-16 yrs, Boys |
12:25 - 12:50 | Music |
12:35 | Finish Veteran Hound Trail |
12:50 | U9’s Fell Race |
13:05 - 13:35 | Hound Puppy Show |
13:40 | Start Senior Hound Trail (Off field) |
13:40 | U12’s Fell Race |
13:55 - 14:10 | Sprint Races, 7-8 yrs |
14:10 | Finish Senior Hound Trail |
14:30 | U14’s Fell Race |
14:50 - 15:05 | Adult 800m Race |
15:10 | U17’s Fell Race |
15:30 - 16:00 | DIMITRI CIRCUS ACT |
16:05 | Chairman's Remarks |
16:10 | Start Senior Guides Race |
16:25 onwards | Finish Senior Guides Race |
16:30 - 17:00 | Trophy and medal presentations |
17:00 | Bellman Closing |
Dog Show Arena Programme (£3 entry, cash only)
Time | Dog Show Arena Programme |
|---|---|
TBC | Puppy Love (under 1 year) |
Top Rescue Story | |
Waggiest Tail | |
Small and Sassy | |
Big and Beautiful | |
Terrific Trick | |
Veteran (over 8 years) Cutest Cross |
Spring Track 2 Programme
Time | Sprint Track 2 Programme |
|---|---|
10:30 - 11:00 | U12’s Long Leap |
11:05 - 11:30 | U8’s Long Leap |
11:40 - 12:00 | U17’s Long Leap |
12:30 - 13:00 | U14’s Long Leap |
13:05 - 13:30 | U10’s Long Leap |
14:15 - 15:15 | Children’s Fun Races 5-10yrs (Egg Spoon, Three-Legged, Sack Races) |
15:30 - 16:00 | Tug-of-War |
C&W Wrestling Arena Programme
Time | C&W Wrestling Arena Programme |
|---|---|
10:00 | WEIGH IN STARTS |
10:30 | JUNIOR WRESTLING STARTS |
14:00 | COSTUME COMPETITIONS |
14:15 | ADULT WRESTLING COMMENCES |
How to Enter
Arrangements for registering for events.
Event | Arrangements for Registering |
|---|---|
Dog Show | Register in Marquee next to the Arena, 10:00 to 11:45 |
Fell RacesWrestling | Register for all Fell Races in the Tractor Office, registration closes 15 minutes before each race.
Register and weigh in from 10am. |
Sprint, Track Races & Long LeapParagliding | Register in the Tractor Office, registration closes 15 minutes before each race. Register on AirTribune with the Cumbria Soaring Club. Pilots must be qualified with the BHPA and a current BHPA member. Link for 2026: https://airtribune.com/grasmere-hike-fly-2026/ |
Children's 60 Yard Sprint Races
Children's 60 Yard Sprint Races | Entries Close | Event Time |
|---|---|---|
5-6 yrs, Boys and Girls | 10:15 | 10:30 |
7–8 yrs, Boys and Girls | 13:40 | 13:55 |
9-10 yrs, Boys and Girls | 11:25 | 11:40 |
Track Races
Track Races | Entries Close | Event Time |
|---|---|---|
200m 9-16 yrs, Boys and Girls races | 10:45 | 11:00 |
800m 9-16 yrs, Boys and Girls races | 11:50 | 12:05 |
800m Adults | 14:35 | 14:50 |
Cash Prizes and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each final.
Long Leap
Long Leap | Entries Close | Event Time |
|---|---|---|
Under 8’s | 10:50 | 11:05 - 11:30 |
Under 10’s | 12:50 | 13:05 - 13:30 |
Under 12’s | 10:15 | 10:30 - 11:00 |
Under 14’s | 12:15 | 12:30 - 13:00 |
Under 17’s | 11:25 | 11:40 - 12:00 |
Cash prizes for 1st and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each competition.
Children's Fun Races - Egg & Spoon, Three Legged and Sack Races Fun Tug of War
Age | Registration | Event Time |
|---|---|---|
5-10 yrsFun Tug of War | No registration required for the children's fun races or the Tug of War. Just turn up at Sprint Track 2 and take part! | 14:15 - 15:15 15:30 - 16:00 |
Our Details
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show
The Showfield
Stock Lane
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9SJ
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