Lakes Traverse

MAR

28-29

2026

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

28-29 Mar 2026

Saint Bees, North West (England)

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100 kilometers

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Event overview

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a 100 km ultra running event across the Lake District National Park. The event takes place from 28 March to 29 March 2026. The route starts at St Bees Seafront on the west coast and finishes at Shap. The course follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route and passes through Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, past Grisedale Tarn, through Patterdale, over Kidsty Pike and along Haweswater.

Entry and organisation

Entries open on 9 April 2025 and close on 15 March 2026. The minimum age to enter is 18. Entry fees are: £150 until 20 April 2025, £160 until 26 October 2025, and £170 from 27 October 2025 until entries close. Registration and entry are managed through SiEntries; competitors must log in or register with that system to enter. The event is organised by Ourea Events. Participants may choose to purchase XCover for possible refunds in some unforeseen circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km

Lakes Traverse 100km Ultra