Lake District Mountain Trial

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial

The event takes place at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria on 13 September 2026 and is organised by the Lake District Mountain Trial Association. It is run on orienteering principles and tests fellrunners' mountaineering ability, stamina and the safe and fast traverse of difficult and often dangerous terrain where navigational skills and route choice are as important as speed.

Courses include:

• Classic: around 18 miles (29 km), minimum age 18.
• Medium: around 13 miles (21 km), minimum age 18.
• Short: about 9 miles (15 km), minimum age 18 or 14 if running in a pair.

Estimated climbs and winning times are given by the organiser for each course. Entrants will be vetted for experience; applicants should supply sufficient information to allow assessment. Entries open 3 April 2026 and close 31 August 2026. Pre-entry fee is £30 with a £1.50 discount for using an own SI card. Entry fee for those under 23 on race day is £5 with free loan of an SI card if required. Late entries may be possible subject to map availability with a £3 surcharge.

Hot food, map and dibber hire are included. Car parking is charged at £5 per car. Overnight camping is available at Seathwaite Farm Campsite. In case of curtailment or cancellation the organiser reserves the right to retain all or part of entry fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.