NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40
Lowther, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 takes place on 18 April 2026. The event is organised by NAV4 and is based at Askham Community Centre, on the edge of the National Park and about five miles from Penrith and the M6. Entry is limited to 100 starters; the entry system will accept up to 110 to allow for non-starters. Entry fee is £55. Entries open 23 October 2025 and close 13 April 2026. An optional event insurance product (XCover) is offered.
Route and distances
The main route is a figure-of-eight mountain course of about 40 miles with roughly 2,500 m of ascent. A shorter option of 27 miles is available. The route includes the summits of Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell and passes through checkpoints at Loadpot, High Street, Angle Tarn, Patterdale, Grisedale Tarn, Helvellyn, Patterdale (again), Place Fell and Martindale.
Safety, kit and accommodation
The event is for competent mountain runners. Full bad-weather mountain running gear is required. Typical required kit listed includes waterproofs, quality long-sleeved thermal, spare fleece or primaloft, warm hat and gloves, head torch, compass, map, food and drink, survival bag and whistle. Campervans are permitted on the Friday before the event for an overnight fee of £10. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.