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Great Langdale 21

Name: Great Langdale 21
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Ambleside

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Great Langdale 21

The Great Langdale 21 is a technical trail race of 21 km with about 850 m of ascent, routed in and around Great and Little Langdale. The event is based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn and forms part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend and the Scafell Skyrunning Weekend.

The route uses fully marked trails and footpaths through valley terrain. The event is delivered by a professional events team and includes a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal for finishers. The event centre is located within the Lake District and the route takes place in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Additional on-site features listed by the organiser include live music and a relaxed atmosphere in the barn and surrounding grounds. Entries open on 04 October 2025 at 08:00 and the listed entry price is £50.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ambleside

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

Trail Run

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

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