In partnership with the Lake District National Park. Four distances to choose from. An epic adventure in the stunning landscape of 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 three ultra distances: 5 Valleys (55km), 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.

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.

Approximately 180km of stunning trail and mountain running around the fells and lakes through all 13 Valleys of the Lake District National Park.

Starting and finishing in Keswick, runners follow a route with 13 check points and feed stations.

This route is not waymarked but runners will be given a road book as well as the GPX file prior to the race.

The 13 Valleys is open to experienced ultra runners on a self-qualification basis. The event represents an exceptional physical and mental challenge. Over and above the distance, there is significant elevation and uneven terrain to be navigated, some of it at night and in what could be challenging and changeable weather.

The 13 Valleys Ultra will rank alongside some of the toughest tests of ultra running in the world.