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Lake District Sky Trails - Swirral Grind 850

Patterdale, United Kingdom • 17 Jul 2026

Swirral Grind 850

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only running event. The course is 6 km long with an ascent of 850 m, designed in the style of a Vertical Kilometer race.

The race starts at the King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The route follows steep and stepped paths up to the 'Hole in the Wall' feature. Runners then cross the flats of the Red Tarn basin before making a final ascent to the ridge-line of Swirral Edge. The finish is at the summit trig point on Helvellyn, which has an altitude of 950 metres.

The event is scheduled for 17 July 2026, with entries opening on 04 October 2025.

The entry fee includes a fully marked course, manned checkpoints, a medal made from recycled paper mache and wildflower seeds, and a professional safety team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Patterdale

Race information

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6 km
6km Uphill
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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