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Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn

Name: Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn
Start: 2025-12-20
End: 2025-12-20
Location: Askham

Askham, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2025

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a renowned ultra running event, now in its 16th year, taking place around Helvellyn in the Lake District. Scheduled for December, this challenging 38-mile route features significant elevation gain and requires strong navigational skills and experience in winter hill running. Participants must be self-reliant, as the event offers minimal support and no pacing teams.

The course is unmarked, emphasizing the need for competent navigation. The event is designed for experienced runners, with a limited entry to ensure safety and quality. Campervan accommodation is available for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Askham

Race information

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38 mi

2000 m+

38 Miles

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

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