Stickle Grind 650
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Event details
The Stickle Grind 650 is a vertical uphill race held at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, Ambleside (LA22 9JX) on 5 June 2026. The event distance and climb are 2.4 km with 650 m of ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. Entry fee is £25. Entries open 4 October 2025 and close 3 June 2026. Minimum age for entry is 16. The race is run in partnership with Lanty Slees and the National Trust and forms part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weekend. The location is within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Course and race services
The course 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, a crossing of stepping stones to the west side of the ghyll, then a marked trail up the eastern flanks of Harrison Stickle to a rocky summit finish. The same marked route is used for the descent. The event provides fully marked uphill trails, a manned checkpoint, a professional safety officer and supporting safety team delivered by Mountain Run, and a recycled papier-mâché wild flower seed medal for finishers. The race village at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn includes live music and on-site facilities after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
