Lakeland Trails Staveley

Lakeland Trails Staveley

The Lakeland Trails event takes place in Staveley, Cumbria, with the race centre at Staveley Recreation Ground. Courses follow fully marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, and pass panoramic views of the southern Lakeland fells. Underfoot surfaces are mixed: short sections of tarmac, grassy tracks, stony bridleways and some stiles. The routes climb out above the Kentmere valley, pass tarns and ancient woodland, and include the climb of Reston Scar, locally known as the Sting in the Trail.

Distances

• 5K Kentmere Sport Trail - entrants aged 12 and over, no time limit
• 10K Kentmere Trail Run - entrants aged 16 and over, 2 hour time limit
• Half Marathon Challenge - entrants aged 18 and over, 4 hour time limit
• Half Marathon Race - entrants aged 18 and over, 3 hour time limit

The half marathon course includes a feedstation and water stations on course; the 10K has a water station. Event organisers note the final climb on the 10K and half marathon is on private land and recces are not allowed on that section. An alternative route adds about 500 metres to the 10K and half marathon compared with previous years.

Event village facilities include live music, race commentary, food and drink stalls, merchandise sales and on site photography with free downloads available after the event. Practical information and safety measures include registration and race number collection on race day, a requirement to display race numbers horizontally for chip reading, no in ear headphones (bone conductor devices allowed), no dogs on course and advice to carry a reusable cup or water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.