Stickle Grind 650
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Event overview
Stickle Grind 650 is a vertical uphill race held on 5 June 2026 at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Ambleside. The route covers 2.4 km of marked uphill trail with 650 m of ascent to the rocky summit of Harrison Stickle. Entry fee is £25.00 and the minimum age is 16. Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 3 June 2026. The event is offered in partnership with the National Trust and is part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend. The location lies within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Course and event services
The race starts in the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel garden and follows the main footpath on the east side of Stickle Ghyll to Stickle Tarn, including a short scramble and a section across stepping stones to gain the west-side path. From Stickle Tarn the route climbs the eastern flanks of Harrison Stickle to the summit, with the same marked route used for descent. The event provides fully marked trails, a manned checkpoint, a recycled paper mache wild flower seed bomb medal, and a safety team and professional events team supplied by Mountain Run. Race facilities at Stickle Barn include post-race music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.