NAV4 - Pennine 39
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Event
NAV4 Pennine 39 is a mountain trail event held on 4 July 2026 and organised by NAV4. Entries open 13 November 2025 and close 21 June 2026. The entry fee is £80, which includes coach transport to the start from Alston YHA. Places are limited to around 75; the entry list shows a small number of participants at the time of listing.
Route and checkpoints
The route is described as about 37 miles along a classic section of the Pennine Way in the Cumbrian/Durham Pennines. Key features on the route include Low Force and High Force, Cauldron's Snout (Checkpoint 1), Cow Green reservoir, High Cup Nick, Dufton (Checkpoint 2), Old Man Knock, Great Dun Fell and Crossfell, Greg's Hut (Checkpoint 3), Garrigill (Checkpoint 4) and a riverside approach to the finish at Alston YHA. Checkpoint details noted by the organiser: CP1 has only fresh water available; CP2 and CP4 are indoors or village-hall style points offering hot and cold drinks and a range of nibbles; CP3 is a simple shelter point.
Logistics and facilities
Alston YHA is the event centre for registration, accommodation and the finish. Accommodation bunk options are offered as extras - a Friday night bunk with a simple self-service breakfast is listed at £40 per person, and a Saturday night bunk including an evening two-course supper and drinks is listed at £55. A shuttle option from Penrith via Langwathby is available for £15. The organiser notes there are no formal checkpoint cut-offs and reported finisher times range from six to fourteen hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
