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Lakes Traverse

Name: Lakes Traverse
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-04-05
Location: Saint Bees

Saint Bees, United Kingdom • 4-5 Apr 2026

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon set in the stunning Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. The event begins at St Bees and concludes in Shap, with participants having 28 hours to complete the course, which includes approximately 3500m of ascent. This race is designed for individuals aged 18 and older, and it promises a beautiful yet demanding experience for runners. Entries for the event will open in April 2025, with various fee tiers available until the closing date in March 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Saint Bees

Race information

Website Registration

100 km

3500 m+

100km

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Apr 6

Spring in Lakeland

Ambleside - 25 mi from Saint Bees

24 mi

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic running and walking event taking place from Ambleside Parish Centre. Participants will cover a distance of 24 miles, featuring a challenging ascent of 4400 feet through picturesque locations such as Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, and Tarn Hows, before returning via t..

Wednesday Apr 9

Loughrigg Fell Race

Ambleside - 25 mi from Saint Bees

4 mi

The Loughrigg Fell Race is a popular early-season event organized by Ambleside AC, taking place on April 9, 2025. This challenging race covers a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 1,080 feet (330 meters), starting and finishing at Rothay Park in Ambleside. The route features a mix of ste..

Saturday Apr 12

Newlands Memorial Race

Stair - 17 mi from Saint Bees

The Newlands Memorial Race is a challenging running event taking place at the Newlands Activity Centre in Stair, UK. This race covers a distance of 11.5 miles with an elevation gain of 3609 feet, making it a true test of endurance for participants. Originally organized by Steve and Wynn Cliff, the e..

Wednesday Apr 16

Grisedale Grind

Braithwaite - 17 mi from Saint Bees

4 km

The Grisedale Grind is a challenging running event organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, set in the scenic Lake District. This race covers a distance of 4km with a significant ascent of 480m, following a forest trail to the Grisedale summit and back. Participants are required to carry mandatory sa..

Saturday Apr 19

Isel Cross Race

Cockermouth - 15 mi from Saint Bees

3 mi

The Isel Cross Race, organized by Derwent Athletic Club, takes place on April 19, 2025, starting at Cockermouth School in Great Britain. The course features a challenging route that begins with three miles on undulating roads, followed by a climb through Setmurthy Woods, and concludes with a downhil..

Saturday Apr 26

Eskdale Elevation

Boot - 14 mi from Saint Bees

20 km

The Eskdale Elevation will take place in Boot on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run 20 kilometers.