13 Valleys

13 Valleys Ultra is a new trail running event, created in partnership with the Lake District National Park and taking place from Friday 29 September to Sunday 1 October 2023.

5% of each entry fee will be donated to the Lake District Foundation to support the National Park.

There are four distances to choose from – 20km, 60km, 100km and 180km – each promising spectacular trail running over the fells, round the magnificent lakes, and through the unique valleys of the Lake District.

The 13 Valleys distance (180km) is the pinnacle and will rank alongside some of the toughest tests of ultra running in the world. It represents an exceptional physical and mental challenge and as such is open to experienced ultra runners.

Starting and finishing in Keswick, the 180km loop includes 17 checkpoints, more than 7,000m elevation, and passes through all 13 valleys. The 5 Valleys (60km) and 7 Valleys (100km) offer an exciting ultra marathon challenge and a taste of the big one, whilst the 2 Valleys Trail (20km) provides a stepping stone to the longer challenges. All of the event distances finish in Keswick and follow a route with regular check points and feed stations.

The event aims to deliver a world class but sustainable ultra marathon event that showcases the communities and landscape that makes the Lake District so special.

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If you want to have a taster of what training for an Ultra is like or just want to meet like-minded runners then why not sign up to our Training weekends?

Joins us on our two days (and two nights) training weekends in the heart of the Lake District!

21-23 April

23-25 June

This is perfect for beginner to intermediate level and the weekends will be packed full of trail running coaching, gear testing, map navigation and expert talks!

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Find out more at our website.

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