Choose your distance

Friday 25 - Sunday 27 September 2026

Choose from four distances; 2 Valleys Trail (22.4km), 5 Valleys (58.4km), 7 Valleys (110.3km) and 13 Valleys (184.3km). The events take place on a route with regular check points and feed stations. The route promises spectacular trail and mountain running over the fells, round the magnificent lakes and waters, and through the unique valleys of the Lake District National Park.

Future Valleys is a new addition to the event weekend, created to give children and young people the opportunity to enjoy their own trail challenge in the heart of Keswick.

All Ultra distances are already SOLD OUT, so secure your 2 Valleys Trail spot today. Or, sign up to our reminder to be the first to know when 2027 entries open.

5% of the entry fee will be donated to the Lake District Foundation to support the National Park. 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. 13 Valleys Ultra and 7 Valleys are official qualifier races for the Western States Endurance Run.

2 Valleys Trail
22k

Sunday 27 September 2026

Starting and finishing in Keswick, participants will follow a fully way marked route incorporating 2 valleys, with one check point to refuel. (£75 Final Price)

Lake District Valleys

Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere

Price £70

5 Valleys Ultra
55k

Saturday 26 September 2026

Starting at Waterhead and finishing in Keswick, participants will follow a fully way marked route with regular check points and feed stations to keep fuelled and motivated. 3 ITRA Points. (£140 Final Price).

Lake District Valleys

Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere / Ullswater / Haweswater / Windermere

Price £130 SOLD OUT

Payment plans available

7 Valleys Ultra
110k

Saturday 26 September 2026

The event follows a similar route to the 5 Valleys event, starting at Waterhead and finishing in Keswick, but with an additional loop of the central valleys. The route will have regular check points and feed stations to keep all runners fuelled and motivated. 4 ITRA Points. Official qualifier race for the Western States Endurance Run. (£200 Final Price).

Lake District Valleys

Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere / Ullswater / Haweswater / Grasmere, Rydal and Ambleside / Langdale / Windermere

Price £85 SOLD OUT

Payment plans available

13 Valleys Ultra
180k

Friday 25 September 2026

Starting and finishing in Keswick, there will be regular check points and feed stations. Over 180km long, the 13 Valleys event is open to experienced ultra-runners. 6 ITRA Points. official qualifier race for the Western States Endurance Run. (£250 Final Price).

Lake District Valleys

Windermere / Coniston / Duddon / Eskdale / Wasdale / Ennerdale / Buttermere / Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere / Ullswater / Haweswater / Grasmere, Rydal and Ambleside / Langdale

Price £230 SOLD OUT

Payment plans available

FUTURE VALLEYS

Future Valleys is a new addition to the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra event weekend, created to give children and young people the opportunity to enjoy their own trail challenge in the heart of Keswick.

3-10 Years
2km

Saturday 26 September 2026

Starting and finishing in Keswick, a flat, age-appropriate route around Theatre by the Lake, designed for children aged 3–10.

Lake District Valleys

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Price £8

11-16 Years
5km

Saturday 26 September 2026

Starting and finishing in Keswick, a flat, age-appropriate route around Theatre by the Lake, designed for children aged 11–16.

Lake District Valleys

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

Price £10

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