This race is meant as a stepping stone into skyrunning: it follows a 29 km mountain trail course traversing St Sunday Crag and surrounding Eastern Fells, with steep climbs, rocky ridges, and challenging descents. The terrain is fully trail, highly technical in places, demanding good navigation, strength, and mountain running skills, yet more accessible than ultra-level sky races. Participants get full support—including manned checkpoints, a feed station, safety team, and electronic timing with GPS tracking. The route is fully marked and controlled with a maximum allowed time of 7.5 hours. It’s part of the Lake District Sky Trails series, giving runners the chance to earn ITRA / UTMB ranking points and experience a classic Lakeland mountain course.
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The St Sunday Sky Race™ is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026, in Patterdale, Lake District, UK. The race covers 29 km of mountain trails with approximately 2,050 m of ascent, winding over St Sunday Crag and surrounding Eastern Fells, offering a challenging but accessible skyrunning experience.
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What is the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
How long is the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
Where does the St Sunday Sky Race 29km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
How can I prepare for the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
The St Sunday Sky Race™ is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026, in Patterdale, Lake District, UK. The race covers 29 km of mountain trails with approximately 2,050 m of ascent, winding over St Sunday Crag and surrounding Eastern Fells, offering a challenging but accessible skyrunning experience.
The St Sunday Sky Race 29km is 29km long.
The St Sunday Sky Race 29km takes place in Patterdale, Penrith, UK.
The St Sunday Sky Race 29km elevation gain is 2050 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
The St Sunday Sky Race™ is organized by Lake District Sky Trails and is scheduled for Saturday, 18 July 2026, in Patterdale, Lake District, UK. The race covers 29 km of mountain trails with approximately 2,050 m of ascent, winding over St Sunday Crag and surrounding Eastern Fells, offering a challenging but accessible skyrunning experience.
How long is the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
The St Sunday Sky Race 29km is 29km long.
Where does the St Sunday Sky Race 29km take place?
The St Sunday Sky Race 29km takes place in Patterdale, Penrith, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
The St Sunday Sky Race 29km elevation gain is 2050 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the St Sunday Sky Race 29km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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