La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial

La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial 9 Miles

9 miles·1,067m gain·Patterdale, United Kingdom
mountaintechnicaltrail
Distance9 miles
Gain1,067m
Date13 Sep 2026
Fee£30
Difficulty3/5

About This Race

Designed principally for novices over 18 and veterans over 60, this course covers approximately 9 miles with 3,500 feet of climbing. Despite being the shortest option, it remains a serious mountain challenge with an estimated winning time of 3 hours.

Designed principally for novices over 18 and veterans over 60, this course covers approximately 9 miles with 3,500 feet of climbing. Despite being the shortest option, it remains a serious mountain challenge with an estimated winning time of 3 hours.

Location

Practical Info

Required Gear
  • waterproof jacket with hood
  • waterproof overtrousers
  • hat and gloves
  • compass
  • whistle
  • adequate food

Best For

experienced mountain runnersorienteering enthusiastsfell runners

Notable Features

The Lake District Mountain Trial uniquely combines fell running with orienteering principles, requiring runners to navigate their own routes between checkpoints across some of England's most challenging mountain terrain. As the longest-established event of its kind in Great Britain, it maintains rigorous entry standards and comprehensive safety protocols that reflect the serious nature of mountain running.