13 Valleys Ultra
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Altra 13 Valleys Ultra 2027
The event runs around the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Keswick CA12, UK as the event base. Multiple trail and ultra distances follow routes over fells, around lakes and through the park's valleys. GPX files are available and participants receive route notes or waymarked routes depending on distance. GPS tracking is provided via OpenTracking and medical cover is on course.
Distances available include:
- 180 km: 7000 m total elevation, 13 feedstations, 45 hour cut-off.
- 110 km: 3800 m total elevation, 7 feedstations, 27 hour cut-off.
- 80 km: 3000 m total elevation, 5 feedstations, 21 hour cut-off.
- 55 km: 2500 m total elevation, 3 feedstations, 18 hour cut-off.
- 22 km: 500 m total elevation, 1 feedstation, 8 hour cut-off.
The 2 Valleys Trail, 5 Valleys Ultra and 6 Valleys Ultra are waymarked. Route notes are provided for the 7 Valleys Ultra and 13 Valleys Ultra. All distances include a finisher medal, GPX file, GPS tracking, stocked feedstations and an event village. A slate coaster medal and patch are made locally.
Entry rules vary by distance. Most ultra distances require participants to attend a briefing and carry mandatory kit for checks. Age minimums apply: 20 or over for the 5, 6, 7 and 13 Valleys events; 17 or over for the 2 Valleys Trail. The 13 Valleys entry requires a self-declaration of prior off-road endurance experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
