Lakes Traverse
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Event overview
Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District National Park. The event is scheduled for 28 to 29 March 2026 and is organised by Ourea Events. The start location is St Bees Seafront on the west coast and the finish is at Shap. The minimum age to enter is 18 or older.
Route
The route follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route across the full width of the Lake District. It passes through Ennerdale and Borrowdale, crosses Grasmere Common, goes past Grisedale Tarn, runs through Patterdale, climbs over Kidsty Pike and follows Haweswater before finishing at Shap.
Entries, fees and options
Entries open on 9 April 2025 and close on 15 March 2026. Entry fees are: £150 until 20 April 2025, £160 until 26 October 2025, and £170 from 27 October 2025 until entries close. Participants must register with the SiEntries system to enter. The event offers an optional XCover purchase that may allow a refund if a participant cannot attend for unforeseen reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
