Lake District Mountain Trial
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Lake District Mountain Trial
The Lake District Mountain Trial is an annual fell running event held at different venues in the Lake District in mid September. Courses are set in difficult mountain country and require route choice, map reading and sustained hill running; applicants are vetted for mountain running and navigation experience.
Course formats include:
- Classic: about 25 miles, roughly 8,000 feet of ascent and descent.
- Medium: about three quarters of the Classic distance.
- Short: about half the Classic distance; a Pairs category is offered.
Entries are by online entry and all single runners must be at least 18 years old. Over 14s may compete as part of a pair on the Short course if the accompanying runner is at least 21. For all courses there is a minimum age of 18 for single runners.
Practical arrangements and services stated for the event include pre marked waterproof maps with entry, electronic punching and scoring using the SportIdent system, on the spot results, post race food and an informal gathering included in the entry fee, and a range of prizes. The standard entry fee is £30.00, with a small discount for those using their own SI card; entrants aged under 23 on race day have a reduced entry fee and may be loaned an SI card if needed. A £5 per car parking charge applies on the day.
Past venue example: Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale, postcode CA12 5XJ hosted the 71st Trial. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
