Blencathra Marathon

Caldbeck, United Kingdom • 7 Sep 2025

The Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile fell and trail running event held in Caldbeck, UK. Featuring nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain, the circular route includes summits of five Wainwright fells: Bowscale Fell, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. Suitable for experienced runners and walkers, the marathon offers a 12-hour cut-off time and is fully GPS tracked. Participants enjoy water and snack stations along the course, with hot drinks and refreshments at the finish. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility, providing medals, t-shirts, and trophies for top finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
1828 m+
26.5 Mile Trail Marathon
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