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Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Name: Helvellyn Sky Ultra
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Patterdale

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra 2026

Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a single-day mountain race around Helvellyn in the English Lake District, scheduled for 18 July 2026. The route covers 57 km with 3700 m of ascent and starts and finishes in the Patterdale area. The maximum allowed time for completion is 14.5 hours.

The course is fully marked and includes technical ridge sections: Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. The organiser classifies the race within skyrunning formats and it was listed by Skyrunning UK as a "Sky Extra" race in 2018. The route is not part of a vetting process for ultra-distance entries.

Entry is restricted to runners aged 19 or older on race day. Organisers recommend substantial mountain running or round experience but note that completing suggested races is not a strict requirement for entry. ITRA and UTMB ranking points are allocated for this event.

Support and safety provisions included with entry are GPS tracking and timing, one fully supplied feed station, two valley support points, 11 manned checkpoints, a professional safety officer and a mountain qualified safety team. Additional included items are a wild seed bomb medal, post-race vegan soup and an option to join a tree planting scheme. Optional paid extras are event tees, goat-bells and post-race massage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

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57 km

Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra

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

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