St Sunday Sky Race
Glenridding, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026
Event overview
The St Sunday Sky Race takes place on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale. The event is a classic-distance Sky Race on mountain trails around St Sunday Crag and the surrounding Eastern Fells. The course covers 29 km with 2050 m of ascent and is described as technical mountain terrain. The event has a minimum age of 18 and a maximum allowed time of 10 hours. Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 5 July 2026. Entry fees start at £110 and rise to £120 from 1 April 2026.
Race details and what is provided
The route mixes sections of the former Lakes Sky Ultra with additional sections that remove the ultra and extreme elements. The race is fully waymarked and includes a fully supplied feed station plus five manned checkpoints. Electronic timing and tracking are provided by Open Tracking. A professional safety officer and supporting safety team are in place, and the event offers ITRA/UTMB ranking points. Finishers receive a wild flower seed medal, and a post-race vegan meal is provided. The course runs within the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.