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Silva Dales Traverse

Name: Silva Dales Traverse
Start: 2026-03-29
End: 2026-03-29
Location: Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026

The Dales Traverse® is a 55km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Held in England, the event traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing notable landmarks like the Nine Standards. It offers a challenging yet scenic course with self-sufficiency at its core, featuring well-established trails and waymarked paths. Participants can expect a supportive atmosphere with aid stations, medical support, and a focus on sustainability, including vegan and gluten-free options. The race emphasizes adventure, endurance, and the stunning natural landscape, making it an ideal stepping stone for aspiring ultra runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Kirkby Stephen

Race information

Website

55 km

1400 m+

Dales Traverse 55km Ultra

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

Trail runs nearby

Friday May 30

Stickle Grind 650

Great Langdale - 28 mi from Kirkby Stephen

2 km

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

Sat - Sun May-Jun 31-1

OMM Lite

Grasmere - 27 mi from Kirkby Stephen

4 hr

5 hr

7 hr

OMM Lite is a competitive navigation and running event held at Grasmere Showground in the Lake District. Participants, either solo or in teams of two or three, navigate using a supplied map and compass to find checkpoints scattered around the Grasmere area. The goal is to collect as many points as p..

Saturday May 31

Great Langdale 21

Ambleside - 25 mi from Kirkby Stephen

21 km

The Great Langdale 21 is a challenging 21km trail running event held in the scenic Great Langdale valley, based out of the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Lake District, UK. Featuring 850 meters of ascent, the course offers a technical route through stunning landscapes including Far Eastern Raven, Mi..

Saturday May 31

Navigation Trails - Ambleside

Ambleside - 25 mi from Kirkby Stephen

5 km

10 km

The Navigation Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Saturday May 31

Grasmere Gallop

Grasmere - 27 mi from Kirkby Stephen

10 km

The Grasmere Gallop is a vibrant outdoor running festival held in the scenic Lake District National Park, near Grasmere and Rydal Water. The event weekend features a variety of fully waymarked trail races catering to all ages and abilities, including distances of 5.7km, 10km, 17km, and a 42km marath..

Sunday Jun 1

Lakeland 100 Recce 4 (Pooley Bridge to Ambleside)

Penrith - 21 mi from Kirkby Stephen

26 mi

The Lakeland 100 Recce 4 is a 26-mile running event from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, forming the first half of the Lakeland 50 course. Taking place in Cumbria, this recce day allows competitors to familiarize themselves with the challenging route, which includes climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere b..