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Scafell Sky Race

4 June 2022
Seathwaite, uk
Seathwaite Farm, Lake District, UK (England)
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40 KM
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40km with 2800m ascent | June 4th 2022 | Based in Great Langdale | Entries Open 10th June 2021 | Entry Fee: £95

“The Scafell Sky Race is the most technical race I’ve ever done … even tougher than Tromso! Emelie Forsberg would love it!” Lucy Bartholomew.

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40km of mountain terrain and 2800m ascent: Scafell Sky Race is played out on technical, single-track trails from start to finish. It’s a Lake District journey that will test the speed and endurance of experienced and aspiring mountain runners. 

Scafell Sky Race was the UK National Team qualifying race for the Skyrunning World Championships 2018, based in Scotland at the Skyline Scotland events.

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Lake District Sky Trails

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