Scafell Pike Trail Marathon

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The Scafell Pike Marathon is a demanding 44K mountain trail race through the Lake District, taking runners from Lingholm near Portinscale to the summit of Scafell Pike before finishing at Crow Park in Keswick. The route combines lakeside paths, woodland trails and rugged mountain tracks with around 1,800 metres of ascent, creating one of England's most iconic trail running challenges.

Organised by Fellside Events, the race includes electronic chip timing, fully staffed checkpoints, mountain safety cover, medical support, hydration stations, drop bag transport, GPX route download and a bespoke finisher's medal. Registration and the finish are at Crow Park, while the race starts from Lingholm, with a mandatory safety briefing before the 08:00 start.

Designed for experienced trail and mountain runners, the Scafell Pike Marathon demands strong fitness and navigation skills, rewarding participants with dramatic mountain scenery, technical trails and the unforgettable achievement of reaching England's highest summit.

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