Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra

Kirkby Lonsdale, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2025

Event

Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra takes place on 20 December 2025 in Kirkby Lonsdale, with the event base at The Royal Barn (LA6 2AB). The minimum age is 18. Entry fee is £45. Entries open 10 July 2025 and close 18 December 2025. The organiser reports 14 participants entered so far. The event includes a GPX file, merchandise (availability not guaranteed in the final week), prizes, and a terms and cancellation policy.

Route, services and kit

The route is a loop of 65 km (40 miles) with approximately 2000 m (6500 ft) of ascent. The course does not pass through towns, uses mostly footpaths and bridleways with some boggy sections, and includes about 10 km of tarmac. The route passes seven summits and includes two checkpoints with feed stations offering hot food, drinks and refreshments. Finishers are offered beer or mulled wine and sourdough pizza with a crumble box.

Mandatory kit is checked at registration and includes items such as a rucksack or race vest, running trail shoes, waterproof jacket and overtrousers with taped seams, warm hat and warm layer, waterproof gloves, survival bag, map, GPS unit (not a phone), compass, whistle, a small first aid kit, water and food, head torch with spare batteries, and a mobile phone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

65 km
40 mi
40 Miles
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