Logo

Scafell Sky Race

Wasdale Head, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Event Details

The Scafell Sky Race is a mountain running event. The route is 40 km long with 2800 m of ascent.

The Route

The course travels through the Lake District. It starts at the Lanty Slees Stickle Barn events centre in Great Langdale. Participants will encounter technical trails and ridge-lines. It includes sections of the infamous Scafell Sky Race before branching off.

Event Information

The event features a fully marked course. There are three fully-supplied feed stations and manned checkpoints. Electronic timing and tracking is provided. There is a professional safety officer and supporting safety team. The event is part of the Skyrunner® National Series for the UK and Ireland, providing a ranking for Skyrunning UK.

Included in the entry fee is a finisher's Seed Bomb Medal, vegan salty soup at the finish, and live music. Optional extras include a race-specific cotton t-shirt, branded goat-bells for support teams, and post-race massage.

The maximum allowed time for the event is 15 hours. There is no vetting process for entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Wasdale Head

Race information

Website
UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
60 km
Scafell Sky Ultra 60km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Birkrigg Common Helm Hill Winter League Series

Seatoller

A winter league fell race at Birkrigg Common in Ulverston featuring a 5 km course with 170 m climb. The route is fully flagged and covered by an FRA permit; entries are available in advance or on the day and specific kit is required.

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run

Braithwaite

This inaugural night run at Whinlatter Forest features chip-timed 5km and 10km courses on mixed trails. Starting at 6pm with individual starts, it welcomes runners with or without dogs and requires a head torch.

Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation - Glenridding

Glenridding

Navigate the Lake District's Glenridding area using MapRun technology. Registration opens in the morning for rolling starts, with courses closing in the afternoon. Pre-entry is available for a reduced fee, and the event is insured under a U..

Black Combe Fell Race

Silecroft

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.