Lakes in a Day

Saturday, 9 October 2027In 351 days

Caldbeck, Cumbria, United Kingdomdurtyevents.com

A north-to-south Lake District mountain traverse from Caldbeck to Cartmel via the Helvellyn Ridge and the western shore of Windermere. Much of the high-fell route is unmarked and requires navigation skills.

Distances

50 Mile (80 km)
Stated distance: 4000 m
Climb: 08:00
Start

Entry fee

Early bird £145 through 31 January 2027; £165 thereafter.

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Rules and terrain

Course: TRAIL
Surface: Exposed high fells, mountain trails, ridges, woodland and lakeshore paths
Cut-off times: Threlkeld 13:00; Grisedale Hause 17:30; Ambleside 22:00; Finsthwaite 03:30; Cartmel finish 08:00.
Mandatory kit: Waterproof jacket with hood and waterproof trousers; full leg cover; insulated layer; spare long-sleeve top; warm hat and gloves; map; 200ml mug; compass and whistle; torch with spare batteries or spare torch; bivvy bag; mobile phone plus backup phone or power bank if used for navigation; money. All spare clothing must be waterproofed.
Notable segments: Helvellyn Ridge; western shoreline of Lake Windermere; Threlkeld, Grisedale Hause, Ambleside and Finsthwaite.

Entering

Registration: OPEN (opens in a new tab)
What you get: Live tracking, three feed stations, finisher T-shirt and medal, and a finish meal.
Refunds and transfers: Entries are not transferable and deferral to 2028 is not offered; withdrawals 60+ days before race day receive 75%, 30–60 days receive 50%, and under 30 days receive no refund.

Getting there

Bib pickup: Cartmel Friday 19:00–21:30; Caldbeck Parish Hall Saturday 06:30–07:30 for runners unable to register in Cartmel.

Start

50 Mile·Oddfellows Arms · Caldbeck, Cumbria

Race day

Start time: 08:00 (Europe/London)
Bag drop: Finish bags may be left at Cartmel; a small bag up to 5kg can be transported from Caldbeck to the finish.
Aid stations: Feed stations at Threlkeld, Ambleside and Finsthwaite provide hot drinks and sweet and savoury food.

Editions

9 Oct 2027
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Where this came from

Sources: Official Durty Events 2027 race page and entry product — date, start, 50-mile programme, elevation, cut-offs and open registration
Last verified: 22 Oct 2026