Sun 7 Sep 2025 Wigton, Lake District National Park, UK

Blencathra Marathon

A true Mountain Marathon taking in some of the most stunning Northern Fells

  • Sun 7 Sep 2025
Caldbeck Parish Hall, Wigton
Blencathra Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£56-£58

  • 26.5 miles fell running + 5875 ft ascent

Event overview

The route takes in 5 Wainwright Summits, you'll start in Caldbeck and make your way around a circular marathon route. You'll summit Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott and High Pike, before returning to Caldbeck. Entrance fee includes a finishers medal, t-shirt, 2 water checkpoints, snacks and hot drinks at the end of the route and the happy faces of two of the most excited race directors you could ever wish to see! Parking Available in the village. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in male, female, and non-binary.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Mountains

Route

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Mountainous
  • Water stations

Sustainability

  • Trees not tees

What's included

  • Drinks
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Snacks
  • Trophy
  • T-shirt

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Enter online

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