Fixtures

With the Hound Racing season beginning in April and ending October there are plenty of opportunities to see the hounds run at a venue near you. There are five main events in the season: May Day, the Dog Produce, the Bitch Produce, the August Premier and the October meeting. During the season, ordinary hound race meetings take place about 6 times a week throughout Cumbria. Races can also be seen at most summer agricultural shows and sports meetings in the area.
 

2026 FIXTURES

Below is a list of all scheduled races for the 2026 season.  The list is constantly updated throughout the course of the season with trails organised by category including;

  • Standard Races – Organised throughout the course of the season, standard races are the mainstay of the racing calendar where the leagues are won and lost.
  • Major Association Races – The standout dates for hounds, trainers and race layers… be sure to witness the very best compete at these prestigious events in the racing calendar.  Do not miss out!
  • Sports/Shows – Hound Racing is an iconic Lakeland pastime and is therefore frequently showcased at all major sports, shows and festivals throughout Cumbria.  Be sure to catch a race when you next visit.
  • Trial Trails – Trial Races are held in the close season and are a great way to bring the hounds up to peak fitness along with allowing new Pups the opportunity to practice ahead of the season.

2026 Latest Slipping Times

For Latest Slipping Times click on the following link. Type in your location or nearest Town and then select your month and date and find the sunset time. Once you have the sunset time for that location deducted 30 mins and this will give you the latest slipping time (30 mins before sunset)

https://www.suntoday.org/sunrise-sunset/2025/august.html

Championship Races 2026 - Upcoming Fixtures - all races are guarded

 
HRA CHAMPIONSHIP RACES 2026
 
Tue – 1st Sept – Lowick – H, P, OR – H – 5.45pm, P – 7.00pm, OR – 7.30pm (please note change in times of the races)
Wed 2nd Sept – Cold Fell – H, P, OM – H – 5.45pm, P – 7.00pm, OM – 7.30pm (please note change in slipping time for pups and Open Maiden races)
Thur 3rd Sept – Calebreak – H, P, OR – H – 5.15pm, P – 6.45pm, OR – 7.15pm
Fri 4th Sept –
Sat 5th Sept – Benty Show – H, P, OM, OR – H – 12.30pm, P – 2.00pm, OM, 2.30pm, OR – 3.00pm
                       Lowick Show – H, P, OR, V – H – 1.30pm, P – 2.45pm, OR – 3.15pm, V – 3.45pm
Sun 6th Sept – Loweswater Show – H, P, OM, OR – H – 12.30pm, P – 2.00pm, OM – 2.30pm, OR – 3.00pm
Mon 7th Sept –
Tues 8th Sept – Buttermere – H, P, OM – H – 5.15pm, P – 6.30pm, OM – 7.00pm – PLEASE NOTE THESE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
                         Edges Green – H, P, OR – H – 4.30pm, P – 6.00pm, OR – 6.30pm
Wed 9th Sept –
Thur 10th Sept – Fellside – H, P, OM, OR – H – 4.30pm, P – 6.00pm, OM – 6.30pm, OR – 7.00pm
Fri 11th Sept –
Sat 12th Sept – Eskdale and Ennerdal Puppy Show – H, M, P, OR, V – H – 1.10pm, M – 2.10pm, P – 3.25pm, OR – 3.55pm, V – 4.25pm
Sun 13th Sept – Uldale – H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 3.00pm, PM – 3.30pm, OR – 4.00
Mon 14th Sept –
Tue 15th Sept – Edges Green – H, P, OM – H – 4.30pm, P – 6.00pm, OM – 6.30pm (please note change in grade as well as change in slipping times)
Wed 16th Sept – Dearham – H, P, OR – H – 5.00pm, P – 6.15pm, OR – 6.45pm
Thur 17th Sept – Fellside – H, P, OM – H – 4.45pm, P – 6.15pm, OM – 6.45pm
Fri 18th Sept –
Sat 19th Sept – Teviot Head Show – H, P, OM, OR – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, OM – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm (please note change in grades)
Sun 20th Sept – Mirkholme – H, P, ONW, OR, V – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, ONW – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm, V – 4.00
Mon 21st Sept –
Tue 22nd Sept – Dearham – H, P, OM – H – 4.30pm, P – 5.45pm, OM – 6.15pm
Wed 23rd Sept –
Thur 24th Sept – Fellside – H, P, OR – H – 4.30pm, P – 6.00pm, OR – 6.30pm
Fri 25th Sept – 
Sat 26th Sept – Eskdale Show – H, M, P, PM, V – H – 1.10pm, M – 2.10pm, P – 3.25pm, PM – 3.55pm, V – 4.25pm
Sun 27th Sept – Carret Rigg – H, M, P, OR, V – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 2.30pm, OR – 3.00pm, V – 3.30pm
Mon 28th Sept – Millstone Moor – H, P, OM – H – 4.15pm, P – 5.30pm, OM – 6.00pm
Tue 29th Sept – Moss Peteral – H, P, OR – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.30pm, OR – 6.00pm (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE FROM SEWING SHIELDS TO MOSS PETERAL) 
Wed 30th Sept – 
Thur 1st Oct – Millstone Moor – H, P, OM – H – 4.15pm, P – 5.30pm, OM – 6.00pm
Fri 2nd Oct –
Sat 3rd Oct – HRA October Races hosted by South Lakes  – Dubbs Lane – H, M, P, PM, OR, V – H – 12.00pm, M – 12.45pm, P – 2.15pm, PM – 2.45pm, OR – 3.15pm, V – 3.45pm
Sun 4th Oct –
Mon 5th Oct – Dubbs Lane – H, M, P, ONW, OR, V – H – 12.00pm, M – 12.45pm, P – 2.15pm, PM – 2.45pm, OR – 3.15pm, V – 3.45pm – Baz Laidler Memorial Races
Tue 6th Oct – Dearham – H, P, OM – H – 4.15pm, P – 5.30pm, OM – 6.00pm
Wed 7th Oct –
Thur 8th Oct – Seaton – H, P, OR – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.15pm, OR – 5.45pm
Fri 9th Oct –
Sat 10th Oct – Wasdale Show – H, M, P, V – H – 1.00pm, M 1.45pm, P – 3.15, V – 3.45pm
Sun 11th Oct – Seaton – H, P, OM – H – 12.00pm, P – 1.15pm, OM – 1.45pm
Mon 12th Oct –
Tue 13th Oct – Dearham – H, P, OR – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.15pm, OM – 5.45pm
Wed 14th Oct – Helton – H, P, OR, V – H – 3.00pm, P – 4.15pm, OR – 4.45pm, V – 5.15pm
Thur 15th Oct – Millstone Moor – H, P, OM – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.15pm, OM – 5.45pm
Fri 16th Oct – 
Sat 17th Oct – Uldale – H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 12.30pm, M – 1.15pm, P – 2.30pm, PM – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm – Billy Birket Memorial Races
Sun 18th Oct –
Mon 19th Oct –
Tue 20th Oct – Buttermere – H, P, OR – H – 3.15pm, P – 4.30pm, OR – 5.00pm
Wed 21st Oct – Steel Rigg – H, P, OM – H – 3.00, P – 4.30pm, OM – 5.00pm
Thur 22nd Oct – Millstone Moor – H, P, OR – H – 3.30pm, P- 4.45pm, OR – 5.15pm
Fri 23rd Oct –
Sat 24th Oct – Steel Rigg – H, M, P, V – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 3.15, PM – V – 3.45pm
Sun 25th Oct – Buttermere Show – H, M, P, PM – H – 12.30pm, M, 1.15pm – P – 2.30pm, PM – 3.00pm
Mon 26th Oct –
Tue 27th Oct – Seaton – H, P, ONW – H – 2.00pm, P – 3.15pm, ONW – 3.45pm
Wed 28th Oct – 
Thur 29th Oct – Walton Moss – H, P, OM, OR – H – 1.30pm, P – 3.00pm, OM – 3.30pm, OR – 4.00pm 
Fri 30th Oct –
Sat 31st Oct –  Millstone Moor – H, M, P, PM, V – H – 12.30pm, M, 1.15pm, P – 2.30pm, PM – 3.00pm, V – 3.30pm
 

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Carlisle & Penrith

Cockermouth & Workington

South Lakes

Whitehaven

Promoter: Carlisle and Penrith Area
Admission: £3 admission entries free
Date: 17th September 2026
Venue: Fellside
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 4.45pm, P – 6.15pm, OM – 6.45pm
Catering: TBC
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY305 370 – CA7 8HA

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: Admission as charged by show, entries free
Date: 19th September 2026
Venue: Teviot Head Show
Trails: H, P, OM, OR – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, OM – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm
Trophy for kennel with most points must include a win
Catering: On Show Field
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NT405 054 – TD9 0LG

Promoter: Carlisle and Penrith Area
Admission: £3 admission entries free
Date: 24th September 2026
Venue: Fellside
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 4.30pm, P – 6.00pm, OR – 6.30pm
Catering: No catering
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY305 370 – CA7 8HA

Promoter: Border Supporters (in aid of Cancer Research)
Admission: £5 admission entries free
Date: 27th September 2026
Venue: Carret Rigg – In Aid of Cancer Research – Please wear pink on the day if you can
Trails: H, M, P, OR, V – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 2.30pm, OR – 3.00pm, V – 3.30pm
Trophies for all trails plus rosettes
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY44690 – TD9 0LS

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: £3 admission entries free
Date: 29th September 2026
Venue: Moss Peteral
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.30pm, OR – 6.00pm
Catering: Provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY662671 – CA8 7HY

Promoter: Carlisle and Penrith Area
Admission: £4 admission, entries free
Date: 14th October 2026
Venue: Helton
Trails: H, P, OR, V – H – 3.00pm, P – 4.15pm, OR – 4.45pm, V – 5.15
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY495 213 – CA10 2QB

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 21st October 2026
Venue: Steel Rigg
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 3.00, P – 4.30pm, OM – 5.00pm
Catering: Provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY753 677 – NE47 7AW

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: £4 admission, entries free
Date: 24th October 2026
Venue: Steel Rigg
Trails: H, M, P, V – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 3.15, PM – V – 3.45pm
Catering: TBC
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY753 677 – NE47 7AW

Promoter: Border Supporters
Admission: £4 admission, entries free
Date: 29th October 2026
Venue: Walton Moss
Trails: H, P, OM, OR – H – 1.30pm, P – 3.00pm, OM – 3.30pm, OR – 4.00pm
Catering: TBC
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY515663– CA82DX

Promoter: Uldale Supporters
Admission: £5 admission entries free
Date: 13th September 2026
Venue: Uldale
Trails: H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 1.00pm, M – 1.45pm, P – 3.00pm, PM – 3.30pm, OR – 4.00
All trails £50
Catering: homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY263374 – CA7 8HL

Promoter: Dearham Supporters
Admission: £3 admission entries free
Date: 16th September 2026
Venue: Dearham
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 5.00pm, P – 6.15pm, OR – 6.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY082363 – CA15 7JZ

Promoter: Keswick Supporters
Admission: £5 admission entries free
Date: 20th September 2026
Venue: Mirkholme
Trails: H, P, ONW, OR, V – H – 1.00pm, P – 2.30pm, ONW – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm, V – 4.00
Catering: provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: CA7 1HL, Grid Ref –NY250323

Promoter: Dearham Supporters
Admission: £3 admission entries free
Date: 22nd September 2026
Venue: Dearham
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 4.30pm, P – 5.45pm, OM – 6.15pm
Catering: homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY082363 – CA15 7JZ

Promoter: Cockermouth Supporters
Admission: £3 admission entries free
Date: 28th September 2026
Venue: Millstone Moor
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 4.15pm, P – 5.30pm, OM – 6.00pm
Catering: homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY138 365 – CA7 2DS

Promoter: Cockermouth Supporters Group
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 1st October 2026
Venue: Millstone Moor
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 4.15pm, P – 5.30pm, OM – 6.00pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY138 365 – CA7 2DS

Promoter: Dearham HTC
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 6th October 2026
Venue: Dearham
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 4.15pm, P – 5.30pm, OM – 6.00pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY082363 – CA15 7JZ

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 8th October 2026
Venue: Seaton
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.15pm, OR – 5.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY027 316 – CA14 1LN

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 11th October 2026
Venue: Seaton
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 12.00pm, P – 1.15pm, OM – 1.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY027 316 – CA14 1LN

Promoter: Dearham Supporters
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 13th October 2026
Venue: Dearham
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.15pm, OM – 5.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY082363 – CA15 7JZ

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 15th October 2026
Venue: Millstone Moor
Trails: H, P, OM – H – 4.00pm, P – 5.15pm, OM – 5.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY138 365 – CA7 2DS

Promoter: Uldale Supporters Group
Admission: £8 admission, entries free
Date: 17th October 2026
Venue: Uldale
Trails: H, M, P, PM, OR – H – 12.30pm, M – 1.15pm, P – 2.30pm, PM – 3.00pm, OR – 3.30pm
All Trails – £100 price money provided by the Oulton Race Night
Challenge Trophy for the Pups in memory of Billy Birkett
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY263374 – CA7 8HL

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 20th October 2026
Venue: Buttermere
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 3.15pm, P – 4.30pm, OR – 5.00pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY193 149 – CA13 9XA

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 22nd October 2026
Venue: Millstone Moor
Trails: H, P, OR – H – 3.30pm, P- 4.45pm, OR – 5.15pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY138 365 – CA7 2DS

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £4 admission, entries free
Date: 25th October 2026
Venue: Buttermere Show
Trails: H, M, P, PM – H – 12.30pm, M, 1.15pm – P – 2.30pm, PM – 3.00pm
Catering: On show field
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY193 149 – CA13 9XA

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £3 admission, entries free
Date: 27th October 2026
Venue: Seaton
Trails: H, P, ONW – H – 2.00pm, P – 3.15pm, ONW – 3.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY027 316 – CA14 1LN

Promoter: Cockermouth and Workington Area
Admission: £5 admission, entries free
Date: 31st October 2026
Venue: Millstone Moor
Trails: H, M, P, PM, V – H – 12.30pm, M, 1.15pm, P – 2.30pm, PM – 3.00pm, V – 3.30pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY138 365 – CA7 2DS

Promoter: HRA October Trails hosted by South Lakes
Admission: £6 admission, entries free
Date: 3rd October 2026
Venue: Dubbs Lane
Trails: H, M, P, PM, OR, V – H – 12.00pm, M – 12.45pm, P – 2.15pm, PM – 2.45pm, OR – 3.15pm, V – 3.45pm
Catering: Homemade catering provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY418 025 – LA23 1PB

Promoter: South Lakes Area
Admission: £6 admission, entries free
Date: 5th October 2026
Venue: Dubbs Lane, Baz’s Races
Trails: H, M, P, ONW, OR, V – H – 12.00pm, M – 12.45pm, P – 2.15pm, PM – 2.45pm, OR – 3.15pm, V – 3.45pm
All trails £50 plus Rosettes – Senior Race in Memory of Barry Laidler, Challenge Trophy to be given,
Puppy Show – Price Money and Rosettes
Catering: Provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY418 025 – LA23 1PB

Promoter: Eskdale and Ennerdale Puppy Show Committee
Admission: £5 admission entries free
Date: 12th September 2026
Venue: Eskdale and Ennerdale
Trails: H, M, P, OR, V – H – 1.10pm, M – 2.10pm, P – 3.25pm, OR – 3.55pm, V – 4.25pm
Catering: Provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: SD148998 – CA19 1TS

Promoter: Eskdale Show
Admission: £5 admission entries free
Date: 26th September 2026
Venue: Eskdale Show
Trails: H, M, P, PM, V – H – 1.10pm, M – 2.10pm, P – 3.25pm, PM – 3.55pm, V – 4.25pm
Catering: Provided
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: SD148998 – CA19 1TS

Promoter: Wasdale Show
Admission: £5 admission, entries free
Date: 10th October 2026
Venue: Wasdale Show
Trails: H, M, P, V – H – 1.00pm, M 1.45pm, P – 3.15, V – 3.45pm
Catering: On the Show Field
Three trailers may be used
Grid Reference and Post Code: NY183075 – CA20 1EX

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