Choose your distance
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 September 2025
After unprecedented demand, the 5 Valleys (55 km), 7 Valleys (110 km) and 13 Valleys (180 km) distances have already SOLD OUT for 2025. The 2 Valleys Trail (22 km) still has limited spaces available for the 2025 event, but they’re selling fast, so don’t leave it too late.
To make sure nobody misses their chance to take on this epic Lake District adventure, we’ve opened entries for the 2026 Altra 13 Valleys ultra-distances early. Secure your 2026 spot today and take advantage of our Super Earlybird offer. Enter below.
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.
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.
Saturday 27 September 2025
Starting and finishing in Keswick, participants will follow a fully way marked route incorporating 2 valleys, with one check point to refuel.
Lake District Valleys
Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere
Price £65 Standard
Friday 25 - Sunday 27 September 2026
Secure your 2026 ultra-distance spot today and take advantage of our Super Earlybird offer - your chance to lock in the best price and guarantee your place on the start line!
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. Payment plans available (£140 Final Price).
Lake District Valleys
Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere / Ullswater / Haweswater / Windermere
Price £90 Super Earlybird
Saturday 26 September 2025
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. Payment plans available (£200 Final Price).
Lake District Valleys
Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere / Ullswater / Haweswater / Grasmere, Rydal and Ambleside / Langdale / Windermere
Price £130 Super Earlybird
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. Payment plans available (£250 Final Price).
Lake District Valleys
Windermere / Coniston / Duddon / Eskdale / Wasdale / Ennerdale / Buttermere / Borrowdale & Bassenthwaite / Thirlmere / Ullswater / Haweswater / Grasmere, Rydal and Ambleside / Langdale