Great Langdale 21

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Event details

The Great Langdale 21 takes place on 6 June 2026 at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn (LA22 9JX) in Great Langdale. The event is organised by Lake District Sky Trails and is part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend. Entry opens 4 October 2025 and closes 27 May 2026. The minimum age is 16 on the event date. The entry fee is £50. The maximum allowed time for the course is 5 hours.

Course and race services

The route is a valley trail of 21 km with 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale, within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The course is fully marked and includes a manned checkpoint. The route starts at the Stickle Barn and follows technical uphills and trails past features such as Raven Crag, Old Dungeon Ghyll pub, Mickleden, Great Langdale Beck, Stool End Farm, Oxendale Beck, Red Tarn, Pike O'Blisco, the 3 Shires Stone, Wrynose Pass, Fell Foot Bridge, Little Langdale Tarn, Baysbrown Farm/Campsite and sections of the Cumbria Way before returning to the Stickle Barn. Participants receive a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal and vegan salty soup is supplied on the course. Evening and night music is listed as part of the event. An event cancellation and refund policy is provided and there is an option to purchase XCover for possible refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21km Valley Route
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