Expected April 2028
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This ultra crosses the entire width of the Lake District National Park, starting at St. Bees on the west coast and finishing at Shap. The route traverses Ennerdale, Borrowdale, over Grasmere Common, past Grisedale Tarn, through Patterdale, over Kidsty Pike, and along Haweswater. It is a challenging yet beautiful ultra, and a great stepping stone for those aspiring to enter the Northern Traverse.
Start at St Bees Seafront on the west coast
Traverse Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grisedale Tarn, Patterdale, Kidsty Pike, and Haweswater
Finish at Shap
Start / Finish
St Bees Seafront
Shap
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What to bring
Survival bag (SOL survival bag recommended)
Whistle (built-in or dedicated)
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Chip timing
Food after the finish
GPX file of route
Pre-marked waterproof Harvey map
Live GPS tracking
Event top
Hot finisher meal
Professional event response team
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Water on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The route starts at St Bees on the west coast and traverses Ennerdale, Borrowdale, over Grasmere Common, past Grisedale Tarn, through Patterdale, over Kidsty Pike, and along Haweswater to finish at Shap.
Yes, there are charity entries available for Parkinson's UK and Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) at a reduced fee.
A coach transfer from Shap to St Bees is available. You can book your seat on SiEntries. Details will be communicated early in 2027.
Yes, a finishers drop bag (max 5kg) will be transported from the start to the finish. No glass or gas canisters allowed.
Elite runners with a UTMB Index of 800 (men) or 650 (women), or ITRA Performance Index of 825 (men) or 700 (women), may qualify for a free entry. Limited places.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.St Bees, United Kingdom
Expected April 2028
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