Lake District Mountain Trial
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The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial
The Lake District Mountain Trial is a fell running event held at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, on 13 September 2026. The event tests mountaineering ability, stamina and the safe and fast traverse of difficult and often dangerous terrain where navigational skills and route choice are as important as speed.
Entrants are vetted for experience and should provide sufficient information with their entry for assessment. Courses run on orienteering principles and the event is the longest established of its kind in Great Britain.
Distances and climbs:
- Classic - about 18 miles, 7500 ft climb (29 km, 2300 m)
- Medium - about 13 miles, 5000 ft climb (21 km, 1500 m)
- Short - about 9 miles, 3500 ft climb (15 km, 1100 m); pairs option
Minimum ages: Classic and Medium require entrants aged 18 or older. Short requires 18 or older, or 14 if running in a pair with a runner aged 21 or over.
Entry information: pre-entry fee is £30.00 (a £1.50 discount applies for using an own SI card). The entry fee for anyone under 23 on the day is £5.00, with free loan of an SI card if required. Late entries may be possible subject to map availability with a £3 surcharge.
Hot food, a map and dibber hire are included. A car parking fee of £5 per car applies. Overnight camping is available at Seathwaite Farm Campsite. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
