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Altra 13 Valleys Ultra

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 September 2026

2026 Ultra distances are sold out. Secure your 2026 2 Valleys Trail spot today, or, be the first to secure your Ultra place for 2027.

In partnership with the Lake District National Park. 13 Valleys celebrates the 13 unique valleys of the Lake District National Park which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them all together. You can choose between one trail distance: 2 Valleys (21km) and four ultra distances: 5 Valleys (55km), 6 Valleys (81km) New for 2027, 7 Valleys (110km) and 13 Valleys (180km). Each of them will take you through spectacular trail running around the magnificent lakes and valleys of the Lake District. The 13 valleys route is available to do all year-round by walkers and runners alike.

Be the first to secure your place for 2027

Entries for the 2027 Altra 13 Valleys Ultra distances are now open. Secure your place at our Super Earlybird price, for a limited time.

New for 2027, we're introducing the 6 Valleys Ultra – an 81km fully waymarked mountain ultra that bridges the gap between the 5 Valleys and 7 Valleys events. Whether you're returning, taking on a new distance or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you back to the Lake District.

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13 Valleys is a Western States Qualifier

Discover The Distances

180km
110km
81KM
55km
21km

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Distance
185.7 KM
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Highest point
800m+
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Total elevation
7000m+
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Cut-off time
46.5 hours
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Feed Stations
12
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Course waymarked
No

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Distance
110.6KM
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Highest point
800M+
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Total elevation
3800m+
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Cut-off time
28 hours
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Feed Stations
7
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Course waymarked
No

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Distance
81KM
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Highest point
800M+
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Total Elevation
3000M+
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Cut-off time
21 HOURS
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Feedstations
5
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Course Waymarked
Yes

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Distance
58.1KM
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Highest point
800M+
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Total elevation
2500M+
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Cut-off time
19 hours
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Feed Stations
3
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Course waymarked
Yes

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Distance
21KM
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Highest point
408M+
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Total elevation
439M+
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Cut-off time
8 hours
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Feed Stations
1
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Course waymarked
Yes

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Altra 13 Valleys Ultra is registered with the ITRA (International Trail Running Association). Finishers will be awarded a maximum of 6 ITRA points, depending on distance. Find out more here.

Volunteer

If you can't take part, or if you're planning on supporting your friends, why not join us as one of our ALTRA 13 VALLEYS ULTRA Volunteer team? To register your interest in being a volunteer please head to our Volunteer Portal. Once you have set up an account you will be able to apply.​

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