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Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026

Event overview

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is scheduled for 18 July 2026 in Patterdale. The race distance is 57 km with 3700 m of ascent and a maximum allowed time of 14.5 hours. Entrants must be at least 19 years old on race day. Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 28 June 2026. The event is classified by Skyrunning UK as a "Sky Extra" race. Entries for this race are not vetted.

Course and support

The route follows central and eastern Lake District mountain trails and includes grassy trods, mountain paths, bare rock, scree, bog and open fell. It traverses exposed ridgelines including Striding Edge and Swirral Edge and uses marked mountain routes. The course is run in an anti-clockwise direction. Race support includes a fully marked course, one fully supplied feed station, two valley support points, 11 manned checkpoints, GPS tracking and timing, and a professional safety officer with a mountain-qualified safety team. The entry package also notes ITRA/UTMB ranking points, a post-race vegan salty soup, and a wild flower seed-bomb medal. Optional extras are available through the entry system. 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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