Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn
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NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn
NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a winter mountain running event held on Saturday 19 December 2026. The route starts and finishes at Askham Community Centre and follows a circuit around Helvellyn, mainly on footpaths, bridleways and minor lanes.
The route is approximately 38 miles long with around 2000 m of ascent and descent. It is unmarked and no route description is issued; participants must navigate using a paper map and compass. The terrain is mountain trails and rough paths, so fell running and navigation skills are required. Timing and safety use tracker devices.
Support on course is minimal. Individual support teams, pacers or crew are not allowed and there are no spectators at control points. The organiser limits entries to 200 starters, with the entry system accepting up to 220 to allow for non starters; a waiting list operates once that threshold is reached. Entries open on 28 January 2026 and close on 7 December 2026.
Limited campervan space is available for Friday and Saturday nights and must be booked in advance; an overnight fee applies for vehicles in the event car park. Registration is offered on the evening before the event and on the morning of the event. Kit will be checked on the start line and required equipment includes waterproofs, warm layers, headtorch, sufficient food and drink, a paper map, compass, whistle, survival bag and a basic first aid kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
