LDMT - Event Entry

The Petzl Lake District Mountain Trial

Classic mountain navigation race over challenging terrain in the Lake District.
Entry fee is £15.00
Venue disclosed approximately 14 days before event.
Pre-marked and bagged maps included in entry fee
On-the spot results
Electronic punching and scoring using the SportIdent system
Post race food and informal get together to discuss the days proceedings are included in the entry fee!
Wide range of prizes

Nature of the The Petzl Lake District Mountain Trial

The Trial is an annual event held at different venues in the Lake District in mid-September. It is considered to be one of the major events in the fell-runner's calendar. The Men's and Women's courses will be severe tests of route choice, navigational skill and stamina in difficult mountain country. The men's route will cover a maximum of 20 miles and the ascent and descent of about 8000 ft. The women's route will be shorter (about two-thirds of the men's distance). Owing to the severity of these courses, applicants are vetted for fell-running experience and there is a minimum age of 21.

The Short Trial caters principally for novices over 18 years old and veterans over 50. The course is about 10 miles in length with about 3500 ft of ascent and descent.