Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn

Tour De Helvellyn

Tour De Helvellyn is a winter ultra run scheduled for Saturday 19th December 2026. The route is a roughly 38 mile circuit around Helvellyn, starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre (CA10 2PG). The course follows footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes and includes about 2000 m of total ascent and descent, with repeated climbs to nearly 600 m.

The route is unmarked and intended for competent navigators; no route description is issued beyond grid references for checkpoints. The organiser provides a small number of roadside checkpoints and light refreshments, but overall support is minimal. Individual support teams, pacing or crew are not permitted and spectators are not allowed at checkpoints.

Entry is strictly limited to experienced and competent entrants. NAV4 limits the event to around 200 starters with an entry cap set slightly higher to allow for non-starters; a waiting list operates once the cap is reached. A pre-start kit check is enforced and participants without required equipment will not be allowed to compete.

Mandatory equipment requirements include waterproof jacket and overtrousers, long thermal base layer and a midlayer, an insulated hooded jacket, warm hat and gloves, long thermal leg wear, a headtorch, compass, whistle, survival bag and emergency food, a basic first aid dressing and a paper map suitable for navigation. Parking and nearby accommodation are typically available at Askham; final logistics information is emailed to entrants before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.