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Lakes Traverse

Saint Bees, United Kingdom • 28-29 Mar 2026

Event overview

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District National Park, scheduled for 28 to 29 March 2026. The route follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast line, starting on the west coast at St Bees Seafront and finishing at Shap. The course passes through Ennerdale and Borrowdale, crosses Grasmere Common, goes past Grisedale Tarn, continues through Patterdale, crosses Kidsty Pike and runs along Haweswater before the finish.

The event is organised by Ourea Events and is held as an offline, in-person event within the national park.

Entry and practical information

Entries open on 9 April 2025 and close on 15 March 2026. The minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entry fees are tiered: £150 until 20 April 2025, £160 until 26 October 2025, and £170 from 27 October 2025 until entries close. Registration is managed through the SiEntries system; participants must log in or register with SiEntries to enter. An optional XCover insurance purchase is offered for potential refunds in case of unforeseen circumstances. 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 Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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