Join us on one of our recce days in the heart of the Lake District

Our recce days are all hosted by Lakeland Mountain Guides and aim to help you familiarise yourself with the terrain, meet other runners and ask our guides about ultra tips and advice.

Each recces focuses on a different section of the route. Our recces are open to all runners, no matter the distance you've signed up for. Please note this is not a race. Your guides will guide the group in a way and at a pace that best suits all abilities. The price of the bus is included in our costs.

Q&A

How much does it cost?
Each recce day costs between £40 and £50

Where can I register?
Lakeland Mountain Guides are the official providers of the 2025 13 Valleys Ultra event recces. Head on their website here to register for the date and distance of your choice.

What’s included in the price?
Experienced run guides from Lakeland Mountain Guides to guide you and answer any questions around the event, the route, kit etc
The bus fare

What shall I bring?
Once you sign up you will receive a booking confirmation email with an information pack to download. The pack tells you all you need to know about the day and also includes what kit you need to bring and wear as well as a mandatory medical form and risk waiver you must complete.

Can I sign up to more than one recce?
Of course, you can sign up to as many as you’d like. Be aware that we’ve capped them at a certain capacity to make sure we don’t end up with big groups of people so once they are full they will be closed.

Who are these recce days for?
These recce days are for everyone who's signed up to our event: people who have entered the 7 and 13 Valleys and want to check the routes, beginners to ultra who want to meet other runners, new people to the event etc..