The Lakes 3000 Ultra

A pure, unvarnished mountain ultra across the highest ground in the Lake District.

A round of four 3,000‑ft summits in The Lake District, Cumbria. Rough ground, big climbs and long miles that don’t pretend to be anything else. It’s a proper mountain day, plain and simple. Step up if you’re ready for a full day out.

Claim the Summits.

• Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
• Ascent: 15,000 feet (4,500 m)
• Time Limit: 24 hours, generous cut-offs 
• Start/Finish: The Pencil Factory, Keswick
• Fully Insured 

Starting and finishing at the iconic Pencil Factory in Keswick, you will tackle breath taking valleys, technical ridgelines and high-fell terrain with robust support at key checkpoints. While this is a serious mountain challenge, you can navigate with absolute confidence because the entire route follows established Public Rights of Way on recognised paths, meaning you are always on clear well-trodden trails. The course is marked in sections and to fully support your navigation, you will receive an official GPX file, a waterproof map and detailed route notes to guide you from start to finish

Event Support

To support you throughout the challenge the event includes:

• Elite Medical Cover:
  • High-Fell CQC Medics: 3 dedicated mountain medical stations positioned for rapid response in technical terrain.
  • Checkpoint Care: CQC medical support is also present at all Aid Stations.
• Aid Stations:
  • 4 Fully Stocked Stations: Generously supplied with a variety of real food, sports nutrition and hydration to keep you fuelled.
• Live Safety Tracking:
  • Race Control Monitoring: Live GPS tracking allows our event management team to pinpoint your exact location at any second.
• Navigation & Route Marking:
  • Partially Marked Course: Sections of the route will be physically marked.
  • Navigation Backup: Supported by your provided verified GPX file, route map and detailed route card.

Included in Your Entry Fee

 We provide a fully supported, premium race experience from start to finish. Your entry fee covers:

• Live Safety & Navigation:
  • Open Tracking Live GPS Tracker: Full live tracking for safety, allowing friends, family and supporters to follow your live progress on a dedicated dashboard.
  • Navigation Pack: A professional waterproof map, detailed route notes and the official GPX file.
• Logistics & Post-Race Hospitality:
  • Hot Food & Drinks: A hot meal and drinks waiting for you at the finish line to kickstart your recovery.
  • Race Logistics: Secure drop bag facility at the start/finish line for your dry clothes.
• Swag & Finisher Rewards:
  • Official Lakes 3000 Buff: High-quality event headwear at Registration.
  • Exclusive Finisher's Medal: A bespoke medal to celebrate your achievement.
  • Race-Pack Materials: A selection of race essentials and partner extras.
• Official UTMB Index:
  • UTMB Index Race: This event is officially indexed. Finishers will receive a valid UTMB Index score to qualify towards major global events and UTMB World Series finals.

To ensure everyone’s safety on the fells all participants must carry the full mandatory kit at all times. This is a safety requirement and will be checked. By entering you confirm you have read and agreed to the Runner Declaration & Event Rules, These outline the safety standards and the code of conduct, including respecting volunteers, supporting fellow runners and leaving No Trace on the trails.

The Lakes 3000 Ultra is a UTMB Index Race, Category: 100K

Entry Requirements

• Age Limit: You must be at least 20 years of age on race day to enter.
• No Formal Vetting: Entries are not formally vetted. We trust your judgment.
• Declaration of Competence: By entering, you confirm you are physically prepared and competent to safely navigate the 54-mile mountain course with over 15,000 feet of ascent in all weather conditions.

Further information can be found on the following links.

Terms and Conditions 

Frequently Asked Questions

Course Information

Runners Guide