Saturday, June 5, 2027
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The Grasmere Gallop is a fully way-marked 42 km trail race looping around Grasmere and neighbouring valleys. The route passes Alcock Tarn, the summit of Loughrigg, Rydal Caves, Great Langdale Valley and Easedale Tarn, with approximately 1905 metres of ascent. On-course drink stations are located at miles 4 and 11, with a checkpoint at mile 17 offering drinks and snacks. Runners are subject to checkpoint cut-offs and must carry a mandatory kit list. Entry includes tracker hire, allowing friends and family to follow progress, and finishers are rewarded with cake at the finish line.
Alcock Tarn
Summit of Loughrigg
Rydal Caves
Great Langdale Valley
Easedale Tarn
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Grasmere
Grasmere
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Route
What to bring
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers with taped seams
Hat
Gloves
Fully charged mobile phone
Provided tracker
Emergency foil blanket or bivi bag
Basic first aid kit including blister plasters
Whistle
Sufficient food and drink
First aid kit to include blister plasters, sterile dressing and tape as a minimum
What you get
Tracker hire
GPX route file download
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The route loops around Grasmere and passes landmarks such as Alcock Tarn, the summit of Loughrigg, Rydal Caves, Great Langdale Valley and Easedale Tarn.
Yes, the course is fully way-marked.
Cold drinks are available at about mile 4 and mile 11, and a checkpoint at about mile 17 offers drinks and snacks.
Yes, tracker hire is included in the entry fee so friends and family can follow your progress around the route.
Finishers are offered cake at the finish line.
Grasmere, United Kingdom
Saturday, June 5, 2027
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€69
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