Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme
Patterdale, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme takes place on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale on and around the Helvellyn massif in the English Lake District. The route is 28 km long with 2700 m of ascent. The course includes technical ground, hands-on rock sections, scrambles and steep descents and is described as a skyrace route.
Entry and requirements
Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 5 July 2026. The event uses pre-selection lists to allocate places; pre-selection entry requires no payment and applicants are notified if offered a place. Minimum age on race day is 19. Entry fees are listed as £110, rising to £120 from 01/01/2026 and £130 from 01/04/2026. At the time shown, there were 3 confirmed participants and 7 pre-selection entries.
Applicants must detail mountain running, race and scrambling experience for review. Required evidence includes completion of several named mountain races or runs of about 18 miles / 30 km or more in the last five years (examples given), or significant mountain enchainments or rounds. Significant rock climbing or high-grade scrambling experience is also required. Applications are usually reviewed within 96 hours. The Race Director has final discretion on acceptance and may expel competitors who deliberately misrepresent their experience.
Included items and options
Included: fully marked course, post-race meal with vegan/gluten-free and meat options, a compostable finisher’s medal, GPS tracking and timing by Open Tracking, and a mountain-qualified safety team with a professional safety officer. Optional items available to entrants include a cotton tee (£30), branded goat-bells (£25) and a post-race massage (£25). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.