Expected September 2027
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Trail running in the Lake District from Grasmere with routes from 9 km to a 52 km ultra, visiting Tarn and the Fairfield Horseshoe on technical fell terrain. Multiple outposts, mandatory kit and GPX routes are provided.
Starts and finishes at Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Shows
Visits Easdale Tarn, Stickle Tarn, Greater Langdale, Loughrigg Tarn, Rydal Head and the Fairfield Horseshoe
Technical fell terrain with steep climbs and descents
Start / Finish
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Shows
Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Shows
Terrain
Route
Getting There
What to bring
Waterproof jacket
Mobile phone
Minimum calories and water
Foil blanket
GPX route on device
Waterproof trousers or leggings (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Additional long sleeve base layer top (50k Ultra & Marathon)
800 Calories (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Minimum of 1 litre of water (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Self-adhesive elastic bandage (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Hat or buff (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Gloves (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Head torch & spare batteries (50k Ultra & Marathon)
A reusable cup (50k Ultra & Marathon)
Whistle (Half Marathon & Middle)
Self-adhesive elastic bandage (Half Marathon & Middle)
Hat or buff (Half Marathon & Middle)
A reusable cup (Half Marathon & Middle)
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Race photos
Free parking
Fully marked course
Timing and online results
Event photography
GPS tracking on Ultra and long routes
Non alcoholic beer
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
On the day entries are possible if not sold out. Online entry closes 15 September 2026 at 11:00.
Yes, a charity option offers a limited number of free 50k places for those who pledge to raise £250 or more for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
No, there is no outpost on the Short route. The Middle route has no outpost. Half Marathon has 2 outposts (approx 10.5km and 19.5km). Marathon has 3 outposts (approx 10.5km, 19.5km, 27km). 50k Ultra has 4 outposts (approx 10.5km, 19.5km, 27km, 37km).
Entry fee
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Expected September 2027
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