Trail Running50K

Helvellyn Sky Ultra

18 July 2026

Patterdale, England, United Kingdom

Race details

Modality

Individual

Organizer

Scafell Sky Race

Distance

57 km

Elevation

+3,700 m

Start time

07:00

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Elite

Course profile

Mountainous

Minimum age

18+

Certified

Circuit

Skyrunner UK & Ireland Series

Event description

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a demanding 57km mountain race through the heart of the Lake District National Park, starting from Patterdale. Featuring 3700m of elevation gain and technical ridge scrambling, it is a premier event for experienced trail runners seeking a true skyrunning challenge in England.

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In the news

⛰️ Trail Running13 Jul 2026

Lake District to the Limit: Chasing the Helvellyn Sky Ultra Course Record

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra challenges Lake District records in an edition defined by the extreme technicality of Striding Edge and brutal elevation gain.

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Sport

Trail Running

Distance

50K

Country

United Kingdom

Region

England