Pinnacle Ridge Extreme
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Pinnacle Ridge Extreme
The Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale in the Lake District. The course covers 28 km with 2700 m of ascent and is scheduled for 17 July 2027. Entry fees are listed from £110 to £130 and entries for 2027 open on 03 October 2026. The event has a maximum allowed time of 10 hours.
The route features sustained technical running and hands-on rock scrambling. The course includes five graded scrambles, scree-covered descents, knife-edge ridgelines and long runnable ascents through the Glenridding Mines area, with technical single-track sections throughout. The overall ascent is large in relation to the distance, so much of the route is steep or on rough ground.
Climbing skills are a prerequisite and entries are strictly vetted for rock climbing ability. Acceptable demonstrations of skill include graded scrambling of 2 or above, lead climbing skills, winter climbing skills, alpine climbing skills and documented solo climbs. The race is presented as an extreme skyrace within the Lake District Sky Trails series; alternative events in the series include Scafell Sky Race, Scafell Sky Ultra, Helvellyn Sky Ultra and St Sunday Sky Race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
