Helvellyn Sky Ultra

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km mountain race held in the Lake District, starting from Patterdale. Featuring 3700m of ascent, it is inspired by European sky races and is considered the most technically demanding course-marked race in the region. The route includes traversing three iconic ridges: Long Stile Edge, Swirral Edge, and the famous Striding Edge, requiring runners to have strong mountain experience and a good head for heights.

Classified as a "Sky Extra" race by Skyrunning UK, it offers a fully marked course with multiple checkpoints, support stations, and ITRA/UTMB ranking points, promising an epic and adrenaline-filled mountain running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.