Lake District Mountain Trial

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a challenging fell running event held at Side Farm, Patterdale, in the Lake District, UK. It tests participants' mountaineering skills, stamina, navigation, and route choice over difficult and often dangerous terrain. The event offers three courses: Classic (18 miles/29 km with 7,500 ft/2,300 m climb), Medium (13 miles/21 km with 5,000 ft/1,500 m climb), and Short (9 miles/15 km with 3,500 ft/1,100 m climb), with age limits starting from 14 years for pairs in the Short course and 18 years for others. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain, emphasizing safety and skill alongside speed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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