Scafell Sky Race
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Scafell Sky Race
The Rab Scafell Sky Race is a mountain skyrunning event based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn in the central Lake District. The course covers 38 km with 2800 m of ascent and follows a newly designed circular route over Lakeland fells and through valleys. The route includes technical single-track trails and sections of scree and gains the summit of England's highest mountain.
The event is scheduled for 6 June 2026 and has a maximum allowed time of 12 hours. Minimum entry age is 19. Entries are not vetted; by entering competitors attest their competence to complete the course and may be removed if they deliberately misrepresent experience or ability.
Included in the entry fee are a fully marked course, two fully supplied feed stations with manned checkpoints, electronic timing and tracking, a professional safety officer with supporting safety team, and a finishers seed bomb medal. The race holds a ranking within the Skyrunning UK series. Event facilities at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn include on site event space and live music as part of the race day arrangements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
