Grasmere Gallop
Grasmere, United Kingdom • 31 May 2026
Event
The Grasmere Gallop is a fully way-marked, trail marathon of 42 km that loops around Grasmere and neighbouring valleys, passing Alcock Tarn, Loughrigg summit, Rydal caves, Great Langdale Valley, and Easedale Tarn. The route includes approximately 1,905 metres of ascent. The event date is 31/05/2026 and the entry fee is £55. A GPX route file is available. Finishers receive a locally made Langdale slate medal and cake is provided at the finish.
Logistics and kit
There are cold drinks stations on course at about mile 4 and mile 11, and a checkpoint with drinks and snacks at about mile 17. The route has a checkpoint cut-off at Stickle Tarn of 6 hours 15 minutes and a final event cut-off of 9 hours. Entry includes tracker hire so progress can be followed. All runners must carry mandatory kit: waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams; hat and gloves (a buff is acceptable as a hat); fully charged mobile phone; the provided tracker; emergency foil blanket or bivi bag; a first aid kit that includes blister plasters, a sterile dressing and tape; a whistle; and sufficient food and drink. There will be kit checks at registration and post-race spot checks; failure to carry the full mandatory kit will result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.