St Sunday Sky Race

Glenridding, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail race with 2050m of ascent, held in Patterdale within the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This classic distance SkyRace features a fully marked course over St Sunday Crag and the surrounding Eastern Fells, offering technical but manageable trails ideal for those stepping up to skyrunning. The event includes manned checkpoints, a fully supplied feed station, electronic timing, GPS tracking, and professional safety support. Participants enjoy post-race refreshments including vegan and gluten-free options. The race is designed as an entry-level sky race, blending parts of the Lakes Sky Ultra course with new sections, providing a thrilling mountain running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

29 km
2050 m+
29km With 2050m Ascent
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