Cartmel racecourse sits on the outskirts of the Cumbrian town of the same name, just to the south of the Lake District. Despite being a National Hunt-only venue, the track operates exclusively during the warmer months of the year, usually staging a total of nine meetings between late May and the end of August.
Hugely popular with holidaymakers in the area, Cartmel boasts one of the highest average attendances in the UK. The track’s most valuable event of the Cumbria Crystal Hurdle is the headline act of the two-day July meeting.
Upcoming Fixtures at Cartmel
- Saturday 29th August 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 31st August 2026 - Jump / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Monday 20th July 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 18th July 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 28th June 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Friday 26th June 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 27th May 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 25th May 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 23rd May 2026 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 25th August 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 23rd August 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 21st July 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 19th July 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 29th June 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Friday 27th June 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 26th May 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 24th May 2025 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 26th August 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 24th August 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 22nd July 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 20th July 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Sunday 30th June 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Friday 28th June 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Wednesday 29th May 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Monday 27th May 2024 - Jump / Turf
- Saturday 25th May 2024 - Jump / Turf
Cartmel Major Meetings
Cartmel Racecourse is unlike anywhere else in British racing. Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, it combines competitive summer jumping with a relaxed festival atmosphere that encourages racegoers to make a weekend of it. The calendar is compact, but every meeting has its own character, with holiday crowds and local traditions making Cartmel one of the sport’s most distinctive venues.
May Race Meeting
Cartmel’s flagship spring fixture stretches across three race days but unusually takes place over five days in total. A day’s break between each meeting allows visitors to explore the Lake District before returning to the racecourse, creating a unique racing festival unlike any other in Britain. This is a must visit for casual racing fans.
- Three race days spread across five days in late May
- Rest days between fixtures give racegoers time to enjoy the stunning local area
- One of the most popular bank holiday racing festivals in the country
July Meeting
The summer action continues with another multi-day festival that follows the same relaxed format. The meeting is centred around the prestigious Cumbria Crystal Hurdle, the richest race run at Cartmel each season. Camper vans and barbecues are encouraged at this relaxed summer meeting.
- Two race days held over three days, with a break between them
- Features the Cumbria Crystal Hurdle, the racecourse’s most valuable contest
- Attracts strong fields and holiday crowds during the summer
Cartmel Cup Day (August)
The August Bank Holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year at Cartmel, with Cup Day providing another major highlight. The combination of quality National Hunt racing and a carnival-like atmosphere makes it one of the racecourse’s standout occasions.
- Staged on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend
- One of Cartmel’s best-attended meetings of the year
- Features competitive summer jumps racing in a lively festival setting
August Monday Season Finale (August)
The season comes to a close on Bank Holiday Monday, bringing another memorable summer of racing to an end. The final fixture offers one last chance for racegoers to soak up Cartmel’s unique atmosphere before attention turns to the all-important autumn jumping campaigns elsewhere.
- Held on August Bank Holiday Monday
- Marks the final meeting of Cartmel’s racing season
- Closes one of Britain’s shortest but most distinctive race programmes
