NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40
Lowther, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 is scheduled for 18 April 2026. It is the 13th edition of the event and is organised by NAV4. The event is limited to 100 starters (the entry system will accept 110 to allow a 10% DNS). Entries open 23 October 2025 and close 13 April 2026. The published entry fee is £55. Entries recorded so far show 4 participants. Entry is only available to competent mountain runners.
Route and logistics
The start and finish are at Askham Community Centre, on the edge of the National Park and about five miles from Penrith and the M6. The course is a figure-of-eight route. Checkpoints are: Loadpot, High Street, Angle Tarn, Patterdale, Grisedale Tarn, Helvellyn, Patterdale (again), Place Fell and Martindale.
Distances:
- 40 miles (just over 40 miles, ascent about 2500 m)
- 27 miles (short route)
Full bad-weather mountain running kit is required. Typical required items listed include waterproofs, warm layers, spare hat and gloves, head torch, compass, map, food and drink, survival bag and whistle. Campervans are permitted on Friday for an overnight fee of £10. Rail connections are available via Penrith. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.