13 Valleys Ultra
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Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
The Altra 13 Valleys Ultra is a multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park. The event dates are Friday 25 - Sunday 27 September 2026. It links the 13 valleys that form part of the park’s UNESCO World Heritage designation. The event is run in partnership with the Lake District National Park and donates 5% of each entry fee to the Lake District Foundation. The race is registered with the International Trail Running Association and awards up to 6 ITRA points to finishers, depending on distance. The 13 Valleys route is also available year-round for walkers and runners.
Distances and key details
- 22.4 km - 500 m elevation, 1 feed station, waymarked, 8 hour cut-off.
- 58.4 km - 2500 m elevation, 3 feed stations, waymarked, 19 hour cut-off.
- 110.3 km - 3800 m elevation, 7 feed stations, not waymarked, 28 hour cut-off.
- 184.3 km - 7000 m elevation, 12 feed stations, not waymarked, 46.5 hour cut-off.
The routes include trail and mountain running over fells, around lakes and through the named valleys. Start and finish locations: Keswick is the start and finish for the 2 Valleys and 13 Valleys events; the 5 Valleys and 7 Valleys events start at Waterhead and finish in Keswick. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
