13 Valleys Ultra Event Guide

Guide for participants in the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra

ALTRA 13 VALLEYS ULTRA EVENT GUIDE 25th Sept – 27th Sept 2026

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Contents

INTRO

EVENT PROGRAMME

PRACTICAL INFO

7 - 10

REGISTRATION AND MINIMUM KIT

11 - 13

EVENT VILLAGE

14 - 16

RACE RULES AND INFO

17 - 18

RUNNER COMMITMENT

GPX FILES AND NAVIGATION

20 - 26

FEED STATIONS

27 - 30

DROP BAGS

31 - 32

SPECTATOR’S INFORMATION

34 - 35

HOW TO FOLLOW THE RACE

OUR SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK

37 - 38

Welcome to The Altra 13 Valleys Ultra

The Altra 13 Valleys Ultra will welcome over 3,000 runners to the Lake District this September, each with their own story and their own reason for standing on the start line. Much like the trail itself, established as a year-round walking route, every journey will have its own highs and lows. This event is a celebration: of the training, hard work and sacrifice that gets you to the start line, and of the extraordinary landscape that makes the Lake District one of the world’s greatest places to explore on foot. Whether you’re returning for another year, stepping up to a new distance, or joining the 13 Valleys community for the very first time, our aim is simple: to send you home with memories that last a lifetime and the desire to come back for more. Since the first edition of the event, we’ve experienced everything the Lakes can throw at us. Crystal-clear sunrises, blanket cloud, driving rain, unforgettable sunsets, high winds forcing route changes, and still waters welcoming runners to the start. Every year is different, but that’s part of what makes the adventure so special. From registration to the finish line, our incredible volunteers, mountain safety teams and, of course, Freddos, will be there whenever you need them. Whether it’s a word of encouragement at a feed station, support on a fell top or a well- earned chocolate frog when the going gets tough, the entire event is designed to help you succeed.

What will you become?

Event Programme

Fri 25th Sept 12:00 18:00 21:00 21:00 Sat 26th Sept

Registration, Event Village and Kit Check Open 13 Valleys Ultra Starts Event Village Closes Registration and Kit Check Closes Shuttle Buses depart (7 Valleys Ultra) Event Site Open 7 Valleys Ultra Starts Shuttle Buses depart (5 Valleys Ultra) 5 Valleys Ultra Starts Future Valleys Registration Opens (11-16 year) Event Village and Catering Opens

Theatre by the Lake Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Theatre by the Lake Lakeside Car Park Waterhead Waterhead Lakeside Car Park Waterhead Lake Road Lakeside Car Park

05:00 05:30 06:00 07:00 08:00 08:30 09:00 10:00 13:00

Future Valleys Event Starts Future Valleys Event Finishes *First Finisher 5 Valleys Ultra *First Finisher 7 Valleys Ultra Event Village Closes *First Finisher 13 Valleys Ultra *Final Finisher 5 Valleys Ultra Registration Opens 2 Valleys Trail Starts *Final Finisher 7 Valleys Ultra Registration Closes *First Finisher 2 Valleys Trail *Final Finisher 13 Valleys Ultra *Final Finisher 2 Valleys Trail Event Site Closes

Lake Road Lake Road

13:00 17:30 18:00 19:00 Sun 27th Sept 03:15 07:00 10:00

Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Theatre by the Lake Keswick Lakeside Car Park Theatre by the Lake Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park Lakeside Car Park

10:00 10:00 11:30

16:30 18:00 18:00 *Times are estimated

The Lake District Foundation will be running a shop at the event village selling donated running and outdoor gear. You can help by donating your old or unused item of running / outdoor clothing (outerlayers, insulation layers, mid layers, base layer tops, etc). Just come to our event village and hand your donations to the Lake District Foundation stand on Friday 25th Sept to Sunday 27th Sept. Please make sure that the garments are in good, clean and functional condition. If you don’t have anything to donate but are looking for some new running gear then do come by the stand and have a look at what other people are giving, all items will be sold between £2 to £10. Give back with the Lake District Foundation

Any unsold items during the weekend will be donated by the Lake District Foundation to local charities so nothing will end up in landfill.

The main event village is at Lakeside car park in Keswick (What 3 Words /// rails.struggle.rivals) which you can travel to in a number of ways (see below). The 2 Valleys and 13 Valleys events start here, whilst the start location for the 5 Valleys and 7 Valleys events is at Waterhead, Ambleside. Wherever possible, we encourage you to travel by public transport – it’s the most sustainable way to reach the event and helps keep traffic to a minimum in Keswick and Ambleside. For travel to Lakeside Carpark – Keswick By Bus Keswick and Ambleside are well served by local buses. Please look into using public transport as your first option, by visiting https://www.stagecoachbus. com/ By Train If you are coming from further afield, then pairing mainline train services to Penrith (for Keswick) and Windermere (for Waterhead, Ambleside) with the local bus services will give you the most relaxing and scenic route to the event. Visit https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/ for more information. By Bike We would encourage people to cycle to the event where they can, particularly if you’re spectating and can spare the energy! Bike parking will be available at both Keswick and Waterhead, Ambleside. Practical Information Getting to the Event

By Car If public transport isn’t an option and you’re travelling by car, please car share where possible. Parking is available, but spaces are very limited, so we’d encourage you to book as early as possible. Parking To minimise the disruption to Keswick, and make your weekend as painless as possible we have a dedicated 13 Valleys Ultra event car park a 15 minute walk from the Start and Finish line. 5% of the income from this will go directly to Keswick Town Council as they fundraise to install a new inclusive play area in Fitz Park. There are limited spaces, so we recommend booking early.

The car park is at Springs Farm on Springs Road (Postcode: CA12 4AN)

Car Parks available to pre-book (here) The car park will be open from 11:00 on Friday morning to 19:00 on Sunday evening.

If you are arriving in the early morning, or departing late at night, please be mindful of residents in the area and keep noise to a minimum.

Our car park operates using automatic number plate recognition. Simply purchase your parking ticket in advance and we’ll take care of the rest, you won’t receive a pass as there’s no parking pass to display or collect Pricing Pre-booked parking will be charged based on arrival day. All cars can then stay until Sunday.

Friday to sunday - £30

Saturday to sunday - £25

Sunday - £15

Electric Vehicle Charging If you’re travelling by electric vehicle, we encourage you to plan your charging stops before setting off. There are a range of public charging points across Cumbria and the Lake District. To find nearby charge points and check live availability, visit the Zapmap live map: https://www.zapmap.com/live. For travel to the 5 Valleys and 7 Valleys start line at Waterhead 7 and 5 Valleys participants staying in Keswick can pre-book a shuttle bus to the start line via their Let’s Do This Account or via this link. This will to get you to Waterhead on the morning of the event for £15. Coaches will depart Keswick 1 hour before your event starts, giving you around 20 minutes at Waterhead for any last minute toilets stops and kit prep!

13 Valleys Night Bus For our runners who think they may finish during Saturday night of the event, we recognise travel options from the finish can be difficult. There will be a night bus which will operate at approximately hourly intervals outside of public bus service hours.

Operating from 22:00 until 08:15 this service will take you from the finish line to Grasmere and Ambleside only.

We strongly recommend booking your ticket in advance, so we have an idea of expected passenger numbers. If there is any chance you may need the service, it’s worth securing your place ahead of time, as there are no sleeping or overnight facilities available at the finish. Subject to availability, tickets will also be available to purchase on the night. Tickets can be booked here. For information: 27% of our 13 finishers, 82% of our 7 Valleys finishers and 5% of our 5 Valleys finishers arrived at the finish during this time in 2025. Please do give some thought to your onward travel from the finish, and whether this may be a worthwhile investment.

You will not be allowed to stay in the Theatre By The Lake until the first bus on Sunday morning due to the buildings fire regulations.

Registration and Minimum Kit List

The kit list can be found on our website here .

If you’re missing any essential items during kit check, Kong Running shop will have a stand in our event village, offering key gear such as head torches, batteries, insulated jackets, and more.

Registration and Kit Check will be at the Theatre By The Lake, which is next to the main event site in Keswick.

All 5, 7 and 13 Valleys Ultra runners must register and have their kit checked on Friday 25th September between 12:00 and 21:00.

Please note: For the 5 Valleys, there will be a last minute kit check and registration open on Saturday from 06:00 at Keswick if you really cannot make it on the Friday. However please be aware there will be no option to do this at the start in Waterhead and registration might be very busy on the Saturday morning.

All 2 Valleys Trail participants must register on Sunday 27th September. Registration will be available from 07:00 on Sunday morning only.

Please follow the local signage and allow plenty of time.

Registration Registration will be on the first floor in the Theatre By The Lake. Here you will be able to collect and fill in your run number, as well as pick up any route notes (13 Valleys and 7 Valleys only).

Please bring your ID with you and have it ready to show the team.

Kit Check (5, 7 and 13 Valleys Only) Before you register you will need to pass through Kit Check in the foyer of the Theatre By The Lake. Here you will be asked to show that you have all of the items on the minimum kit list. You can find the kit list here.

In addition to the items listed in the kit list, we strongly advise that you take into account the prevailing weather conditions and dress accordingly.

Our team will also be checking that you are familiar with and have practiced two methods of navigation. See page 20 for more details.

You will be informed of any additional requirements from the ‘Cold Weather Kit’ and ‘Hot Weather Kit’ list by email in the week of the event, however please bring all options with you to the event, so you have what you need in case a late weather decision is needed. Once our safety team are satisfied you have the minimum level of kit needed, they will give you your event wristband. If our safety team deem your kit is insufficient, they will ask you to come back at a later time with the correct items. Any last minute kit can be bought from either the Event Village or in Keswick.

Please note that random spot checks at the start line and on route may take place to ensure all runners are carrying the minimum kit at all times.

Note for 2 Valleys Participants There will be spot checks on participants in the 2 Valleys event to ensure they are carrying the required kit. Anyone suspected of not carrying the minimum kit will not be able to start or may be withdrawn from the event.

Tracker Allocation Participants across all 4 distances will be allocated a GPS tracker. Tracker allocation will be in the Theatre By The Lake and will be signposted on the day. This will be immediately after registration. Please allow plenty of time for this. The Open Tracking team will take your photo and assign it to your tracker, and you will then be able to share your tracking link online, so friends and family can see you progress around the route. Trackers will be taped to a strap on your bag. Please allow sufficient time for this, as it can take time to ensure it is securely attached. Helpers will be on hand to assist as needed.

Event Village

Our Event Village is located in Lakeside car park adjacent to the start and finish in Crow Park.

It will welcome all of our brand sponsors, Event Village exhibitors, food vendors and a bar!

This is your opportunity to get some great running products at special prices, 13 Valleys Ultra official merchandise or grab some food and drinks and for your supporters to gather while waiting for you to cross the finish line. We encourage people to bring card and cash.

Our Brand Sponsors

Our Exhibitors

Lake District Foundation - The LDF will be at the event village with their “pre-loved” pop up shop! So come with your old running and / or outdoor kit that you can give to them. All our participants and spectators can then purchase any gear they want from them with a donation of their choice to the Foundation.

13 Valleys Ultra Adventure Shop

Visit our official merchandise tent in the event village, where you’ll find a range of exclusive 13 Valleys Ultra clothing and accessories.

A selection of items can also be pre-ordered online for collection at the event, helping to ensure you don’t miss out on popular products. Visit our website here to browse the range and place your pre-order.

Our Food Vendors

Joey’s Café – Selling pastries and delicious coffees in the morning, and their tasty loaded hash browns throughout the day.

Joey’s Bar – For post event celebrations!

Yardies Jamaican Street Food – Filling the event village with delicious smells of their incredible jerk chicken and pork, hard to resist!

Our Official Charity Lake District Foundation - 5% of each entry fee goes to the Lake District Foundation to support environmental projects protecting and celebrating this magnificent part of the planet.

We want you to get around safely – some of you will want to compete to win, others just to succeed. We have a few key rules outlined here to help everyone achieve their goal, whatever it is. Shortcuts – We recognise that self-navigation is challenging, particularly over long distances where fatigue and sleep deprivation can take their toll. Mistakes will happen. However anyone deemed to be gaining a significant competitive advantage will have a time penalty added to their result. This will be any time estimated to have been gained + a 15 minute time penalty. Race Rules and Info

Gates on Route – Please remember whenever you need to open gates on route, always shut them behind you so no sheep can escape!

Littering – will not be tolerated. We ask everyone to write their bib number on any additional food items they take, so we can identify any litter that is found on course. We are privileged to use this landscape and have a responsibility to leave it as we found it. Accepting Support – We want to do all we can to help you to get around the event and provide 12 well stocked feedstations and a Drop Bag for 13 Valleys and 7 Valleys participants to give you every chance for your race. If you have any specific requirements outside of these, we ask you to carry them with you. We do not allow support crews to actively move around the route, giving additional nutrition or kit, or taking it off you. This is to try and ensure the playing field is as level as possible, and the event is sustainable both from an environmental and social standpoint. It is important we respect the environment and communities we run in. However we do encourage everyone to support at the relevant feedstations, or where public transport allows. Please remember to respect locals and other users of the trails, especially with regard to noise at night.

Minimum Kit – must be carried at all times. Anyone who is deemed not to have all of the relevant items either on course or at the finish will be removed from the results. Medical – There will be a medical presence at all feed stations, but if you come across a runner in need between feed stations, you have a responsibility to stay with them and alert Event Control on the number listed on your bib. If you are in an area with poor signal please continue until such a time that you have signal or are able to report the incident to our Route Safety Team, or Medical Team. Cut Off Times – Times identified as cut off times are there for your well being. We want to give everyone every chance of succeeding, but anyone who fails to meet a cut off time will not be allowed to continue. We have to focus our medical and safety cover on those participants that are within the allocated timeframe.

Runner Commitment

Very simply we want to provide a platform for people to succeed. This may be by completing their first ever trail event, or by running the entire route. Each challenge is unique to the person taking it on. In order to do this we ask runners to -

1. Prepare appropriately for their event. To gain the necessary skills and fitness to allow them to complete their challenge.

2. To value and support each other as they take part in the event. This could be as simple as being courteous or allowing those taking on a longer event priority at a feed station, or it may mean sacrificing a ‘time’ to help another runner in need. 3. To respect the environment and the communities who call the National Park home. Taking home litter, closing gates behind them, passing through sleeping communities without noise, and staying to the trails at all times. The area has a rich history, and we want it to have a strong future, for many more people to enjoy in years to come.

GPX Files and Navigation

Whilst the 2 Valleys Trail and 5 Valleys Ultra will be fully waymarked, the 13 Valleys Ultra and 7 Valleys Ultra will be self-navigated.

Regardless of which event you are taking part in, a big part of the challenge is taking responsibility for your own safety by staying on course.

We will give you some key tools to help but we recommend not solely relying on spotting signs or following the runner in front!

We do not give out safety maps at registration the day before the event as participants must be comfortable with navigation beforehand. There are 5 recommended ways to help you navigate your event, and we ask that you are familiar, and have practiced 2 of them , which we will check at kit registration. 1. Way Marking – The full 5 Valley and 2 Valley routes are way marked, with bright, clear signage that will reflect head torches for those moving at night. These way markers can also aid those in the 7 Valleys and 13 Valleys events, meaning they have some extra assistance in the final 55km of their event.

2. OS Maps app – This digital mapping tool means you can have the whole of the route downloaded and in your pocket, on your mobile phone. The benefit over a standard map is that your location can always be pinpointed using your phones GPS, but please make sure you plan ahead and carry a reserve battery pack. You can download the OS Maps App via a link from the 13 Valleys Ultra website.

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3. A wearable GPS enabled sports watch – There are a wide variety of watches that can help you navigate your way around a pre-loaded route which you can download from the 13 Valleys Ultra website. There are a wide range of brands out there and our partners Suunto offer great options. It is important that participants are familiar with their own devices, the corresponding apps, and how they can upload gpx (route) files. If the event needs to use a contingency course, we can send these out via SMS. 4. A physical paper map – Many people prefer to plan with a physical map, and carry this on the day. This needs to be marked up with the event route, for whichever distance you are doing. The entirety of the 13 Valleys Route is marked on a dedicated OS Map, and can be purchased here. 5. A handheld GPS device – If you prefer to keep your mobile phone and navigation devices separate then this could be a good option for you. It would need to be pre-loaded with the event route.

What is a GPX file? A GPX file is essentially a digital map of your route that will show you exactly where you are and where you need to go. What do you do with the file? After downloading the GPX files from the 13 Valleys website you’ll need to load them up onto your smartphone or sportswatch. How to use it Start by downloading the GPX file to your phone, and then open it with your choice of app (Suunto, Strava, Gaia GPS, ViewRanger, BikeGPX, GPX Viewer). Once this is done, you can sync to your sportswatch. The Suunto Race 2 syncs seamlessly with the Suunto app, making navigation incredibly easy, keeping you safe on the trails.

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Using OS Maps Step 1 - Download the OS Maps app (for free)

Step 2 - Open the ‘Explore the OS Map’ link from our routes page

Step 3 - Click ‘start route’ to see your location and follow your way around the route.

Maps You can buy a bespoke limited edition 13 Valleys Ultra OS Map from the Ordnance Survey website (https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/maps/), which you can use for planning, recces and during the event as well as to keep as a memento. It includes feed station locations and the elevation profile of the 13 Valleys route.

Routes You can find all the routes on OS Maps:

13 Valleys

7 Valleys

5 Valleys

2 Valleys

Way Markers Way marking is a controversial subject in the National Park. We have to find the balance between helping people navigate their event safely but at the same time protecting what makes the event so special – the environment and the people and animals that call it home. We will be installing over 600 way markers that will be used to help those completing the 5 Valleys Ultra and 2 Valleys Trail. These markers are re-usable (so please don’t take one home as a souvenir) and will be placed along the sides of the paths the route follows. At any junction there will be 3 way markers placed close together on the path the route follows, with more markers at 100m intervals after this. Where a path is established with no other options to take, the gaps may exceed 100m. Road Book 13 and 7 Valley Ultra participants will also receive a road book at registration. This book is an abridged guidebook, giving key directions and information, however we don’t recommend relying solely on it for your navigation.

Feed Stations

Feed Stations, Check Points, Aid Stations, Rest Stops; whatever you want to call them, we can all agree on one thing - they will be key to making your way around the route. We have 12 stations at regular intervals around the route, each stocking a range of food and drinks to keep you going, and some much-needed encouragement to go with it.

All stations will have separate male and female toilets, a first aid presence as well as women’s sanitary products.

The locations of the stations can be seen below, along with what is stocked at each one, but please note a few key pieces of information.

Top Tip: If you want to take things with you from a feed station, take a ziplock sandwich bag with you. Lots of items will be unwrapped to prevent littering on the trail. Feed Station Levels There are 3 levels of feed station, standard, enhanced and hot food. Please plan your hydration and nutrition strategy with this in mind.

We work hard to cater for a variety of dietary requirements across the event. Part of this is sharing what will be available to allow participants to plan.

Please note: the table on the next page is based on the information provided by manufacturers. Individuals can therefore decide for themselves as to the risk of gluten or nuts being in various products. If you feel your dietary requirements are not being met, please get in touch, and in some instances we may be able to take personal items to feed stations.

FEED STATION INFORMATION

EED STATION INFORMATION

Venue

Inc. Grid Reference Location

Opening Time

Start Time - Fri - 18:00 Start Time - Sat - 06:00 Start Time - Sat - 08:00 Start Time - Sat - 10:00

Opening Time

Start Time - FRI - 18:00 Start Time - SAT - 06:00 Start Time - SAT - 08:00 Start Time - SUN - 10:00

Amenities

Distance* Cut-Off Time

Cut-Off Time

Cut-Off Time Distance*

Inc. Grid Reference

Distance*

Honister Slate Mine

Fri 19:15

FRI 21:45

Honister

FRI 19:00

FRI 21:45 15.5km

15.5km

NY 224 135

Wasdale Head Inn

Wasdale Head

SAT 01:15 SAT 04:15 SAT 09:15 SAT 13:00

Fri 21:15

SAT 01:15 SAT 04:15 29.0km 38.0km SAT 09:15 SAT 13:00 74.0km SAT 16:00 SAT 20:30 103.5km SAT 00:00 SUN 03:00 129.5km SUN 07:00 SUN 09:30 144.0km 153.0km SUN 13:30 170.5km 59.0km 86.0km 116.5km

FRI 20:45 FRI 21:45 SAT 00:15 SAT 02:00 SAT 03:15 SAT 05:45 SAT 08:00 SAT 07:45

29.0km

NY 186 087

Dalegarth Station

Fri 22:30 Sat 01:30 SAT 03:45 SAT 05:00 SAT 07:45 SAT 09:30 SAT 08:30

Eskdale

38.0km

NY 173 007

Conistion Boating Centre

Coniston

61.0km

SD 307 970

Wray Joey's Café at Wray Castle

76.0km

NY 374 009

Lanty Slee’s @ Sticklebarn

SAT 09:15 SAT 14:00

Langdale

SAT 09:15 SAT 14:00 30.5km SAT 18:30 SAT 21:30 56.0km 13.0km 43.5km

13.0km SAT 16:00 30.5km SAT 20:30 44.0km SAT 00:00 57.5km SUN 03:00 SUN 07:00 SUN 09:30 72.0km 82.0km 99.0km SUN 13:30 111.0km SUN 16:30

88.0km

NY 294 064

Borrowdale Institute

NY 257 148 Borrowdale NY 339 073 Grasmere NY 407 026 Troutbeck

106.0km

NY 257 148

Grasmere Gather

SAT 18:30

119.0km

NY 336 073

**5.0km SAT 21:30

Troutbeck Institute

SAT 15:00 SAT 09:30

SAT 15:00 SAT 09:30 **5.0km 19.5km SAT 18:15 SAT 23:15 29.0km 46.0km SUN 03:15 58.0km

133.0km

NY 407 026

The Filter House

Hartsop

19.5km SUN 01:00

SUN 01:00 71.0km

SAT 09:15

147.0km

NY 421 130

NY 365 174 Bury Hostel

NY 365 174 Glenridding

29.0km Sun 03:00 46.0km SUN 07:00 58.0km SUN 10:00

SAT 18:15

SUN 03:00 SUN 07:00 97.5km SUN 10:00 109.5km 80.5km

SAT 09:45 SAT 10:30

157.0km

* To ne 0.

** Water SAT 16:00 rell only * To the nearest 0.5KM SAT 13:15

Blencathra FSC

NY 302 255 Threlkeld

9.0km SAT 23:15 21.1km SUN 03:15

SUN 13:15 10.5km SUN 18:00 22.4km

174.0km

NY 302 255

** Wa re on

FINISH - Crow Park

FINISH

SUN 16:30 182.8km

186.3km

NY 263 228

Drop out via Public Bus System

NO Spectators

Spectators

Hot drinks

Nutrition

Hot food

Sleeping

Bag drop

NO Spectators

Spectators

Hot drinks

Nutrition

Hot food

Sleeping

Bag drop

Please note: that we reserve the right to amend some food options ahead of the event but will communicate this to all runners.

Drop Out We recognise that even the best laid plans can go awry. If you need to drop out of the event we ask you to do it at a feed station where possible, where the staff can advise you on what to do. If you drop out elsewhere please let us know so we aren’t looking for you. We don’t have a dedicated collection service, so we have highlighted which stations are on main public bus routes, but we recommend carrying money for a taxi just in case.

As a reminder the cut off times are as follow: • 13 Valleys: 46.5 hours • 7 Valleys: 28 hours • 5 Valleys: 19 hours • 2 Valleys: 8 hours

To see the exact cut off times at each feed stations for each distances please refer to the feed station information document here.

Sleep Options For those in the 13 and 7 Valleys events there will be the option to sleep at the Grasmere feed station. We will provide a dedicated women’s space, and a general space for sleeping. Each will have sleeping mats but you will need to provide your own sleeping bag. You will be checked in and out of these rooms, and we can wake you at a certain time, just let us know what you need! Charging points Charging points will be available at enhanced stations and above. We will provide USB sockets but please remember to bring any charging cables you may need.

Drop Bags

13 and 7 Valley participants are welcome to bring a ‘drop bag’ to the event.

What is a drop bag? Whatever you want it to be, but please keep it to 30 litres or less! This can be something you already own or a branded 13 Valleys dry bag, available here. All we ask is you label it up with your baggage tag (provided at registration). Seasoned runners will know exactly what they need mid-race, but for those unsure, we recommend a change of base layer, and clean socks at the very least. You may wish to put in some baby wipes, some of your preferred nutrition and, if you’re planning on sleeping at Grasmere, a sleeping bag! 13 Valleys There will be a baggage vehicle in the Event Village on Friday evening where you can drop your bag. This will then go to Grasmere for you to access. Your bag will then be given to you when you cross the line in Keswick. 7 Valleys Please take your drop bag with you to your start line at Waterhead, where you can deposit it in a baggage vehicle. From here it will be taken to the Troutbeck feed station for you. Your bag will then be given to you when you cross the line in Keswick.

5 Valleys If you don’t need your drop bag at the start line, please leave it with us in Keswick before you get on the shuttle bus. If you take your drop bag with you to your start line at Waterhead, you can deposit it in a baggage vehicle. We will bring it back to Keswick for you, where you will be able to collect it from the Theatre By The Lake.

Please note that the storage area may be open to the elements, so please waterproof your bag just in case.

2 Valleys There will be a secured baggage compound in the Event Village in Keswick. Please note that the compound is open to the elements, so please waterproof your bag just in case.

Our official photographers from Marathon Photos will be waiting to capture your finish line moment, so don’t forget to smile as you cross the line. Your photos will be available to view after the event here. Finish line Photos

Spectator Information

Spectators we welcome you, your encouragement and support will be an elixir for runners when they need it most. Please share the love with all of our runners, with names on their numbers, that shout out might be just what they need. If you’re supporting someone throughout the weekend, you’ll be able to follow their progress live via Open Tracking. We’ll send all participants the tracking link closer to event weekend. You’ll also be able to watch our live event coverage on the big screen in the event village. That being said, we have to be respectful of the communities we are moving through. We have highlighted here which feed stations are accessible to supporters, and more importantly which are not. Please respect this, certain areas cannot cope with increased vehicular traffic or noise, and spectators not abiding by this will put both their runners result, and future events at risk. Outside of feed stations, please be mindful of other users and residents of the national park, particularly through the night. Engines revving, doors slamming and cars parked inappropriately are often flagged by local communities, please help us set a good example for other events.

Support Crew We know support crews play a big part in helping participants get around the course. To keep things fair, we provide 12 well stocked feed stations plus a Drop Bag for 13V and 7V participants, if your runner needs anything beyond this, please make sure it’s carried with them rather than passed on out on the route. Support crews are not permitted to move around the route handing over nutrition or kit, taking items from participants, or pacing/running sections alongside them. This keeps the event fair and helps us run it sustainably, respecting the environment and communities we pass through. The best place to cheer your runner on is at the designated support feed stations, or anywhere accessible by public transport. Please also be mindful of locals and other trail users, especially with noise at night.

Whether it’s tracking a loved one, or keeping an eye on the leaderboard, we have you covered. Keep an eye on our social media channels over the event weekend for updates and links to our tracking pages and live streams. How To Follow The Race

Each distance will have it’s own tracking page, with details shared a week out from the event.

There will be a live stream of the finish line too, so you can see everyone finish wherever you are, whatever the time

There will be live streams of the final 3 feed stations. You will be able to watch the live streams on. Keep an eye on your pre-event emails and our social media channels for more information.

In the Event Village there will also be a big screen, showing up to date tracking information too.

Follow the race live on our social media platforms

Sustainability Framework

In 2017 the Lake District was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site; this designation specifically covers the 13 Valleys that make up the Lake District National Park. We’re donating 5% of every entry fee to the Lake District Foundation, the charity working to protect this magnificent part of the planet. The Lake District Foundation supports the sustainable future of Cumbria and the National Park through low carbon initiatives, fixing the fells, planting hedgerows and much more.

We are trying our best to make this event as sustainable as possible. Here are a few things we are doing:

• Using local staff and suppliers where possible to reduce travel and support local communities. • Reusing event signage wherever possible and avoiding single-use signs. Wayfinding signs include a contact number so any missed signs can be reported and collected. • Providing vegetarian and vegan options at all feed stations. • Reducing unnecessary event merchandise by not providing race T-shirts, and instead offering locally made finisher medals produced from more sustainable materials. • 5% of each entry for the event is being donated to the Lake District Foundation to take care of the trails we use across the weekend.

If you’re wondering what you can do to help, there are a few things we suggest:

• Consider car sharing: sharing a car with another 3 people reduces your travel emissions by a quarter and can be comparable to public transport.

• Consider using public transport to come to the event, and the event buses to get to the 5 and 7 Valleys start.

• Stay longer – don’t just stay for the event, make a trip out of it. Stay longer, see the sites and combine the event with a holiday, maximising the benefit of your travel! The Lake District National Park has plenty to offer! • Write your run number on your race food – this will help create a sense of ownership and remind you of your responsibility when out on the trails. • When your kit is getting tired, repair and re-use it before looking to replace. If you no longer need it drop it at the Lake District Foundation stand at our event village.

• If you must replace, can you buy second hand? If you are buying new, can you buy something that will suit multi-activities?

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Good Luck

Whether you’re taking on 2 Valleys, 5 Valleys, 7 Valleys or the full 13 Valleys, you’re about to embark on something truly special.

There will be highs, lows, incredible views, tired legs, and moments you’ll remember for years to come. Trust your training, look after one another, thank our amazing volunteers, and take the time to appreciate the landscapes you’re lucky enough to run through.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Lakes and celebrate with you at the finish line.

See you on the start line.

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