Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon
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Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon
The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon is a two-day mountain navigation competition in the Lake District, held from 4 July to 5 July 2026. Teams of two navigate pre-planned courses and camp overnight. The event offers seven courses of varying length and technical difficulty.
Competitors must carry the lightweight camping and safety equipment specified in the event rules and must be competent in map and compass navigation in mountain terrain. Many checkpoints require precise navigation and, even in summer, conditions can be adverse.
Minimum age to enter is 14. Entries open on 5 December 2025 and close on 28 June 2026. Entry fees per person are listed as Under 30 £77.50 and Senior £105.00 relative to the event date. Entry limits are set for each course: Fairfield 140 pairs, Scafell 40 pairs, Kirkfell 80 pairs, Carrock Fell 100 pairs, Harter Fell 130 pairs, Wansfell 130 pairs and Bedafell 85 pairs. There is an overall limit of 575 teams and the event will close to new entries once that total is reached.
The event is run as a not for profit activity by Lakeland Events Community Interest Company and any surplus will be donated to the Brathay Trust. Pete Bland Sports will be in attendance as event retailer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
