Stickle Grind 650
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Event overview
The Stickle Grind 650 is a vertical mountain race on 5 June 2026 at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, Ambleside (LA22 9JX). The course is 2.4 km uphill with 650 m of ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. Entry details: fee £25, minimum age 16. Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 3 June 2026. The race is offered in partnership with Lanty Slees and the National Trust and sits within the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weekend.
Course and event services
The route starts in front of Stickle Barn and follows the main footpath on the east side of Stickle Ghyll to Stickle Tarn. The route includes a short scramble and crossing of stepping stones to gain the path on the west side of the ghyll, then a marked ascent of the eastern flanks of Harrison Stickle to the rocky summit. The descent follows the same marked route. The event provides fully marked uphill trails, a manned checkpoint, a safety officer and supporting safety team supplied by Mountain Run, and a recycled papier-mâché wild flower seed medal for finishers. There is a post-race gathering at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn with live music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
