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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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