Blencathra Marathon

The Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile fell running event held in Caldbeck, UK, featuring nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain. This circular mountain marathon route includes summits of five Wainwright fells: Bowscale Fell, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. Designed for experienced fell and trail runners as well as fell walkers, the race offers a 12-hour cut-off time and is fully GPS tracked.

Participants enjoy water and snack stations along the course, with hot drinks and refreshments at the finish. The event emphasizes inclusivity and environmental responsibility, encouraging tree planting in lieu of or alongside finisher T-shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.