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Great Langdale 21

Ambleside, United Kingdom • 31 May 2025

The Great Langdale 21 is a challenging 21km trail running event held in the scenic Great Langdale valley, based out of the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Lake District, UK. Featuring 850 meters of ascent, the course offers a technical route through stunning landscapes including Far Eastern Raven, Mickleden, Red Tarn, Pike O'Blisco, and the 3 Shires Stone. Runners experience a mix of marked trails, footpaths, and some road sections, all within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event is part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race Weekend and includes manned checkpoints, a unique recycled paper mache wildflower seed bomb medal, and a vibrant atmosphere with evening music for relaxation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ambleside

Race information

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21 km
850 m+
21km Valley Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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