Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Great Lakes Fell Race

Name: Great Lakes Fell Race
Start: 2025-06-21
End: 2025-06-21
Location: Ambleside

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2025

The Great Lakes Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England. Featuring 2,130 meters of ascent, the course includes a demanding ascent of The Band to Bowfell, a high-level summit circuit of Upper Eskdale with the highest peaks Scafell Pike and Scafell, and a rugged crossing from Slight Side to Blisco over trackless terrain. The final descent from Blisco is steep and testing. This race is suited only for experienced fell runners with strong map and compass navigation skills, as GPS use is prohibited. The event offers spectacular views and a tough, varied route, concluding at Stool End Farm in Great Langdale. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ambleside

Race information

Website

21 km

2130 m+

Al 21 Km 2130 M

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Wednesday Jul 16

Blisco Dash

Ambleside

8 km

The Blisco Dash is an informal, low-key summer evening fell race held in Great Langdale, Ambleside. Covering approximately 8 km with 650 meters of ascent, the challenging up-and-down course features a steep climb up Pike of Blisco, starting from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Runners tackle a fast fla..

Friday Jul 18

Lake District Sky Trails - Swirral Grind 850

Patterdale - 7 mi from Ambleside

6 km

The Swirral Grind 850 is a challenging uphill-only race held in the Lake District, starting from King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Covering 6km with an 850m ascent, this Vertical K-style event features steep, stepped paths leading to the iconic 'Hole in the Wall,' followed by a flat section a..

Saturday Jul 19

St Sunday Sky Race

Glenridding - 8 mi from Ambleside

29 km

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail race with 2050m of ascent, held in the Lake District's Patterdale area. This classic skyrunning event features technical trails over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells, offering a demanding yet accessible introduction to sky races. The co..

Saturday Jul 19

Ingleborough Mountain Race

Ingleton - 27 mi from Ambleside

11 km

The Ingleborough Mountain Race is a classic fell running event held annually in Ingleton, Yorkshire Dales, as part of the village's Gala day. The race covers approximately 11 km (6.8 miles) with a challenging ascent of 600 meters (1968 feet) to the summit of Ingleborough. Starting and finishing at t..

Saturday Jul 19

Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Patterdale - 7 mi from Ambleside

57 km

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race in the Lake District, featuring 3700m of ascent. Starting from Patterdale, this technically demanding course is inspired by Europe's premier ultra-distance sky races and is classified as a "Sky Extra" by Skyrunning UK. The route includes ic..

UTMB Index

Saturday Jul 19

NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside

Ambleside

11 mi

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided recce event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this 11-mile route features approximately 6,000 feet of ascent, covering key sections including Sticks Pass, Helvellyn, Grise..