St Sunday Sky Race
Glenridding, United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026
St Sunday Sky Race
The St Sunday Sky Race is a mountain running event held in the Patterdale area of the Lake District. Set within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the race covers a 29 km course with approximately 2,050 meters of total ascent. The route traverses the central and eastern fells, specifically crossing over St Sunday Crag.
The course features a variety of hard mountain trails and technical terrain. It is designed as a classic distance skyrunning event that serves as a transition for runners looking to experience mountain trails without the inclusion of extreme ridge scrambling found in longer races. The route utilizes portions of established mountain trails combined with newer sections to create a circular mountain running experience.
Participants are supported by a professional safety team throughout the event. The course infrastructure includes:
- 29 km distance with fully marked trails
- One fully-supplied feed station
- Five manned checkpoints
- Electronic timing and GPRS tracking systems
Registration is open to individuals aged 18 and older. The event provides medical and safety coverage, and finishers receive post-race refreshments including vegan and gluten-free soup. The race is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and held alongside several other mountain running events during the same weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.