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Lakeland Five Passes Ultra

Name: Lakeland Five Passes Ultra
Start: 2025-06-28
End: 2025-06-28
Location: Grasmere

Grasmere, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2025

The Lakeland Five Passes Ultra is a challenging 33-mile running event set in the picturesque Lake District, featuring a demanding ascent of 10,000 feet. Participants will navigate a route filled with stunning summits, steep passes, and exhilarating descents, starting from the village of Grasmere. The event requires a high level of fitness, with a cut-off time of 14 hours, necessitating an average pace of under 2.5 mph. Runners and walkers will enjoy various food options at checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish, along with a bespoke medal for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Grasmere

Race information

Website Registration

33 mi

10000 m+

33 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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