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Stickle Grind 650

Great Langdale, United Kingdom • 5 Jun 2026

Event overview

Stickle Grind 650 is a vertical uphill race on 5 June 2026 at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, Ambleside (LA22 9JX). The course covers 2.4 km of uphill trail with 650 m of ascent. Entry details listed include an entry fee of £25, minimum age 16, entries opening 4 October 2025 and closing 3 June 2026. The event is delivered by Lake District Sky Trails in partnership with Lanty Slees and the National Trust and is part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weekend. Race services listed include a manned checkpoint, a professional safety officer and safety team, a professional events team, and a recycled papier-mâché wild flower seed medal. Live music is noted as part of the event surroundings.

Course and format

The route starts in front of Stickle Barn and follows the main footpath on the east side of Stickle Ghyll up to Stickle Tarn. The description notes a short scramble on route and a section over stepping stones to join the path on the west side of the ghyll. From Stickle Tarn the marked trail climbs the eastern flanks of Harrison Stickle to the rocky summit, which is the finish. The same marked route is used for descent. Trails are described as fully marked and a manned checkpoint is provided on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Great Langdale

Race information

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2.4km Uphill
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