Ultra-Trail Grizedale

A weekend of trail running, camping, BBQs, music, outdoor bar, talks - all at Grizedale Forest in the heart of the Lake District.

Two unique races explore wild footpaths and technical singletrack with punchy climbs, rugged descents, sweeping vistas and all the fresh air you can inhale!

Day 1 – Saturday

The 8 hour trail relay

​Saturday’s race kicks off the weekend with an 8 hour Relay format designed to test both individual endurance and team strategy. Runners complete as many 7km loops as possible within the allotted time, tackling classic Grizedale trails and woodland singletrack.

Start Time: 10:00am
Location: Grizedale Forest Campsite
Format: Solo / Pairs Relay / Team Relay (3, 4 or 5)
Course: A scenic, technical, 7km forest loop
Cut-off: Final lap must be started by 6:00pm

Competitors may run solo, in pairs relay, or as part of a team relay, with teams choosing their own rotation strategy to cover the distance.

Day 2 – Sunday

The 22km trail race

On Sunday, runners head back into the forest for a challenging 22km trail race, run as individuals. But the twist comes in the scoring: ​Individual times are combined to create a total pair time and each team member’s time is added to form the team’s overall finishing time.

Start Time: 09:00am
Location: Grizedale Forest Campsite
Format: 11km loop Individual best effort (Pairs and Team times are combined)
Course: A scenic, technical, 11km forest loop
Cut-off: The 2nd lap must be started by 11:00am

Podium places and prizes will be awarded based on individual results (combined results for pairs and teams), ensuring that teamwork and collective performance remain at the heart of the Ultra-Trail Grizedale weekend.