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Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a marked mountain ultra held in the Lake District. The course distance is 57 km with 3700 m of ascent. The 2026 event is scheduled for 18 July 2026 and is based at Patterdale. The maximum allowed time on course is 14.5 hours. Entry is open from 4 October 2025 and closes on 28 June 2026. Entry fees are tiered: £120 (early), £130 (from 01/01/2026) and £140 (from 01/04/2026). The event minimum age is 19 years on race day. Entries are not vetted.

Course, safety and support

The route uses central and eastern fells and includes exposed ridge running, with sections on Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and other mountain ridges. The course surface includes mountain paths, rock, scree, bog and open fell, and the route is run in an anti clockwise direction. The entry fee includes a fully marked course, one fully supplied feed station, two valley support points and 11 manned checkpoints. Organisers provide GPS tracking and timing, ITRA/UTMB ranking points, a professional safety officer and a mountain-qualified safety team. Post-race vegan salty soup and a seeded medal are also included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

Race information

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57 km
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