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Lake District Mountain Trial

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial takes place at Side Farm, Patterdale, in the Lake District. It’s a severe test of fellrunning, mountaineering stamina, and the safe, fast traverse of difficult terrain where navigational skill and route choice are as important as speed. The event offers three courses: Classic ~18 miles with ~7500 ft climb (29 km / 2300 m); Medium ~13 miles with ~5000 ft climb (21 km / 1500 m); Short ~9 miles with ~3500 ft climb (15 km / 1100 m), with a pairs option on the Short course. Entrants are vetted for experience; it evolved from a YHA race in 1952 and is Britain’s longest-established event of its kind. Hot food and map/dibber hire are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

Race information

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29 km
2300 m+
Classic; 29 Km/2300m
21 km
1500 m+
Medium; 21 Km/1500m
15 km
1100 m+
Short; 15 Km/1100m
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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