Great Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K

Festive 10K road race through Great Langdale in the Lake District, featuring spectacular mountain scenery, Christmas fancy dress and a pudding for every finisher.

Date Saturday 12th December, 2026
Distance 10K
TerrainRoad
Course ProfileRolling
TimingChip timed
LocationNew Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Town/CityGreat Langdale
AreaCumbria
Start postcodeLA22 9JX
Start time12:00pm

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The Langdale Christmas Pudding 10K takes place in the spectacular Great Langdale Valley, surrounded by some of the Lake District's most recognisable mountains. Starting and finishing near the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, the route follows quiet country roads towards Elterwater before returning through the valley, with impressive views of the Langdale Pikes.

Runners can look forward to a scenic 10K road race with a mixture of gentle climbs and descents, making it an enjoyable challenge for both competitive club athletes and recreational runners. The course provides opportunities to settle into a steady rhythm while taking in the dramatic Lakeland landscape, with chip timing recording performances and marshals supporting runners along the route.

Festive fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes for the best costumes alongside awards for leading finishers and veteran categories. Every participant who opts in receives a Christmas pudding at the finish, adding a distinctive seasonal touch to this popular Lake District running tradition.

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