Lake District Mountain Trial

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial

The Mountain Trial is a timed fellrunning event held on 13 September 2026 at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria. The event is run on orienteering principles and tests mountaineering ability, stamina, navigation and route choice over difficult terrain.

Courses and estimated details:

• Classic: Around 18 miles and 7500ft climb (29 km/2300m). Estimated winning time about 4½ hrs. Minimum age 18.
• Medium: Around 13 miles and 5000ft climb (21 km/1500m). Estimated winning time about 3½ hrs. Minimum age 18.
• Short: Around 9 miles and 3500ft climb (15 km/1100m). Estimated winning time about 3 hrs. Pairs option available. Minimum age 18 or 14 if running in a pair with a runner aged 21 or over.

Entrants are vetted for experience; the organiser requests sufficient information with entries to assess experience. Entry period runs from 3 April 2026 to 31 August 2026. Pre-entry fee is £30 with a £1.50 discount for use of an SI card; the fee for those Under 23 on race day is £5. Late entries may be accepted subject to map availability with a £3 surcharge. Hot food, map and dibber hire are included. A car parking fee of £5 per car applies. Overnight camping is available at Seathwaite Farm Campsite. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.