Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn

NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn takes place on Saturday 19 December 2026. The route starts and finishes at Askham Community Centre and follows a circuit around Helvellyn mainly on mountain trails, bridleways and minor lanes. The course is unmarked, is approximately 38 miles long and includes about 2000 m of ascent and descent, with climbs to nearly 600 m.

This is a winter mountain event with minimal on-course support. Organisers require participants to be experienced in winter hill running, navigation and self reliance. Individual support teams, pacing or crew are not permitted and spectators are not allowed at control points. Open Tracking devices are used for timing and safety.

Entries are limited to 200 starters; the entry system accepts 220 to allow for non starters and a waiting list operates after 220 entries. Entry opens 28 January 2026 and closes 7 December 2026. Published entry fees are £60 rising to £70 from 1 March 2026.

Registration is available on the Friday evening before the event and on the Saturday morning at Askham Community Centre. A kit check is carried out in the pre start area.

Required kit includes a waterproof jacket with hood and waterproof trousers, warm base and mid layers, an insulated emergency jacket, warm hat and gloves, long thermal leg wear plus overtrousers, a headtorch, compass and whistle, a survival bag and emergency food, a basic first aid kit, a hardcopy map and sufficient food and drink. Campervan spaces are limited, must be booked in advance, and an overnight fee applies for sleeping in event car parks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.