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Rat Race – Man Vs Lakes
This 26.2 is like nothing you will have experienced. You will enter the Lake District by striking out with an audacious and surreal crossing of the quicksands of Morecambe Bay, before plunging north through mountainous country on a rollercoaster running route that brings you to the foot of England’s most famous Lake. A shore-to-shore crossing of Windermere at its narrowest point will set the stage for what is yet to come: Proceeding higher into the hills and forests of the area and immersing yourself into the Lake itself, tackling short wades, swims,* slides, jumps and an amazingly bold floating assault course. A trademark Man Vs “Vertical Kilometre” will push those quads to breaking point and help to rack up a whopping 3000ft of ascent before you psych yourself up for a “Swallows and Amazons” rope swing suspended from a crane chucking you into the drink. After clocking up those miles you’re going to be looking forward to a lie down and a pint, sit back and relax as you hurtle across the finish line on our giant water slide.
Carlisle parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Penrith parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Keswick parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Workington parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Fell Foot parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Barrow parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all. Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Millom parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.
Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Whinlatter Forest parkrun
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.
Please check organisers website for weekly confirmation.
Ride to the sun
Make Ride to the Sun your next cycling challenge. 100 miles through the night on lovely quiet roads from England across the border to Scotland.
Coniston Standard Triathlon
The Coniston Standard Distance Triathlon is back for 2018 and it promises to be Epic! It starts with a 1500m swim in Coniston Lake, followed by an undulating 40k bike ride on fantastic Lake District roads. The 10.5k run course is an out and back route, which heads through Coniston village.
Brathay Belter Short
For those new to cycling or just looking for something a bit less challenging, we bring you the Brathay Belter Short.
Brathay Belter Long
At 58 miles the Belter Long may not be the longest ride out there, but with 6,200 feet of climbing it’s no small effort!
Brathay Belter Medium
Building on a combination of our previous route and rides, we bring you a revamped Brathay Belter Medium.
Watchtrail Series 5K & 10K
Each event will be a 5k or 10k trail run through Watchtree Nature Reserve. The routes are well marked and will be marshalled.
Ullswater Way Challenge
A 20 mile walking adventure around beautiful Ullswater in the Lake District.
Coledale 10 Challenge
The Coledale 10 is a unique hillwalking challenge in the Lake District. A tough 13 mile circular route tackling 10 peaks and a whopping 1,877m of ascent.
Windermere Triathlon
Swim 1.5K - Bike 43K - Run 10K
Grasmere & Langdale Walking Adventure
Grasmere lies at the heart of the Lake District, encircled by beautiful mountains, valleys, streams and woodlands, this is one of the most beautiful and varied areas to explore in Britain. Over the weekend you will enjoy two breathtaking walks where you will discover hidden tarns, idyllic lakes, high mountain summits and cascading waterfalls.
Laps for Loved Ones
The Hospice's very own Carol Sharman and Rachael Little will be leading a 25 mile walk around the beautiful Talking Tarn to raise vital funds and awareness for Eden Valley Hospice.
Why not support them throughout the day and do your own laps for a loved ones! If you'd like to join the walk, we are asking for a £5 donation per walker and you can also raise your own sponsorship.
Lakeland Trails – 14K, 23K & 55K Ultra
The 55km Ultimate Trails Challenge is a testing 55km ultra marathon course through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District.
Derwent Epic Lakes Swim
The Derwent Epic Lakes Swim is event 2 of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series.
Go Tri Lazonby
Swim 200m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km
A.W. Jenkinson Ullswater Triathlon – Standard/Sprint
The A.W.Jenkinson Ullswater Triathlons are based at Park Foot Camping and Caravan site. This race has been designed very much with the athlete in mind, with a sociable Saturday afternoon start and a very competitive entry fee.
Tour de Staveley
A real social sportive ride with enough challenging terrain to test the most accomplished riders.
Race for Life – Carlisle 10K
10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event!
Race for Life – Carlisle 5K
This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose! BEATING CANCER!
Race for Life – Carlisle Pretty Muddy 5K
Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course.
Whitehaven Harbour 5K Road Race
Race starts @ 7:00 pm from Harbour-side end near Tesco. Out and back course along the Harbour to the Beacon and Haig Pit
Cycle the Solway
Who needs the Tour de France when you have the beauty of the Solway Coast!?
Great Dun Fell sportive
Regarded as one of the UK’s top cycling climbs, Great Dun Fell is the sting in the tale of this unique cycle sportive.
The Great Langdale Challenge
The Great Langdale Challenge takes you on a high-level journey across the Great Langdale Valley summiting 8 peaks including the iconic Langdale Pikes.
Go Tri Workington
A pool based swim of 12 lengths (300m) then in to a 4 mile (6.5km) bike ride and a 2.5 (4km) mile run to finish off.
Carlisle Sprint Triathlon
Come and join us on Sunday 5th August for this Triathlon England approved event. A beginner-friendly and fast course in the Great Border City of Carlisle with a fantastic atmosphere and prizes.
Rat Race – The Crossing
Get ready to tackle 200 gnarly miles over 3 days as you take on the fully waymarked tracks that span through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors. Sample some of the UK’s finest mountain biking as you ride through jaw-dropping scenery.
Howgills Pool Triathlon
Based in the picturesque town of Sedbergh, this triathlon is a 400m pool swim, a 30k ‘out and back’ cycle ride, finishing with an 8k off road run which takes in the beautiful views of the Lake District and Yorshire Dales, from the top of Winder Fell. Whilst the course is challenging, it's suitable for all abilities, from beginners through to elite athletes.
Go Tri Askham
Swim 180m, Bike 10km, Run 2.5km
Coniston Epic Lakes Swim
The Coniston Epic Lakes Swim is event 3 of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series.
Sport in Action 10K
The event uses a mixture of park paths and quiet country roads which are generally flat or gently undulating. The road surfaces are generally okay.
Lakeland Trails – Keswick 5K, 10K & 15K
Starting and finishing at Fitz Park, in Keswick, the 5km Derwentwater Sport Trail, 10km Derwentwater Trail Run, 15km Derwentwater Trail Race and 15km Derwentwater Trail Challenge is a circuit along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Derwentwater, the surrounding peaks of Skiddaw and Blencathra and the northern fells.
Windermere One Way
Windermere swim (11 miles) with kayaker to support, protect and guide them.
Cross Border Sportive
Cross Border Sportive is perfect for the first timer and experienced cyclist alike. Tackle the chip-timed routes to test your fitness on the quiet roads spanning the border of England and Scotland.
Carlisle Half Marathon, 10k and 2k fun run
This unique innovative event will start and finish at Brunton Park Football Stadium, The home of Carlisle United.
Tour de Furness
Take part in one of the four excellent routes that take in some of the most breathtaking scenery the Furness peninsula has to offer.
Kendal Sprint Triathlon 2
This end of summer pool based sprint triathlon is the finale to the EPIC season. Our home for the day is Kendal Leisure Centre and the event is a 400m swim, 18km road bike and 5km run.
Lakeland Trails – Coniston 10K & 15K
Starting and finishing at Landing Point, Coniston Hall near Coniston village, the 10km Coniston Trail Run, 15km Coniston Trail Race and 15km Coniston Trail Challenge follow circuits along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Lake Coniston and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags.
Fell Beast
The UKCE Fell Beast Sportive has been tailored to be the most spectacular course we have ever designed.
Breca Coniston + Sprint
The Lake District is too perfect for swimrun for us to have only one event there, which is why we have returned for the newest addition to our UK series: Breca Coniston.
The Great Cumbrian Run
For the first time the Great Cumbrian Run will start and finish in the same location - the newly refurbished Sheepmount Stadium in Carlisle.
Lakeland Monster Miles
The original and the best, Lakeland Monster Miles is the toughest both physically and technically of all the Adventure Cross events, offering a full take of the best of Lakeland riding, and is a great way to end your Cyclocross season.
Penrith Rotary 10K Trail Run & 4K Fun Run
Super scenic routes around Lowther Castle & Estate.
Lakeland Trails – Helvellyn 5K, 10K & 15K
Starting and finishing at Jenkins Field, on the shores of Ullswater in Glenridding, the NEW! 5km Helvellyn Sport Trail, 10km Helvellyn Trail Run, 15km Helvellyn Trail Race and 15km Helvellyn Trail Challenge follow circuits along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways that take you into the foothills of Helvellyn, with elevated panoramic views of Ullswater, and dramatic vistas of Helvellyn and the surrounding peaks.
Lakeland Trails – Ullswater 10K & 14K
Starting from the Ullswater Pier at Glenridding, your journey starts with a beautiful half hour cruise aboard the Ullswater Steamer "Raven", which takes you to the start in the hamlet of Howtown, whilst being serenaded by singer/songwriter Pete Lashley.
DH River Run 10K
Awarded Racecheck.com's best road running race of 2017, the DH River Run is one for the calendar!
Cumbrian Cracker Cycle Sportive
The Cumbrian Cracker is one of the original Lakeland cycle sportives.
North Lakes New Year Half Marathon
Welcome to the second running of the North Lakes New Year Half Marathon.