Kendal → Preston
GO BEYOND
THE FAMILIAR.
Fifty miles of trails, canal towpaths, country lanes and hidden pathways.
Starting on the edge of the Lake District and finishing at the Hand and Dagger Pub in Preston, this is a journey through the North West that asks for endurance and rewards it with a finish to remember.
50 MILES
YOUR NEXT
CHALLENGE.
Kendal → Preston
50 MILES
The full solo journey, with a maximum completion time of 13 hours.
Already entered? Defer or change your entry ↗
Ultra event deferrals and transfers to another runner cost £10 per entry. Requests must be completed no later than one calendar month before event day.
Pre-registration required. No entries on the day. Entry closes 9 May 2027.
By registering, you agree to the event terms and conditions.
With you all the way
YOU BRING THE GRIT.
WE BRING THE REST.
Finisher medal
Finisher hoodie
Chip timing
Fully marked route
Stocked aid stations
Regular checkpoints
Participant tracking
Out there. Together.
FIFTY MILES.
ONE JOURNEY.
ALL YOURS.
From the Lakes into Lancashire
THE FULL JOURNEY.
MAPPED OUT.
Explore the 2027 Kendal to Preston route. Drag to move, use the zoom controls and select a marker for more information.
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Route preview from the supplied 2027 GPX. Distances are approximate; follow event signage and the final event instructions on race day.
Explore the course
FLY THE ROUTE.
Follow the 2027 Kendal to Preston course from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Preston in a 90-second 3D flyover.
HD preview with kilometre pins along the solo ultra route. Follow event signage and final race instructions on the day. Open video in a new tab ↗
Imagery: Esri, Vantor, Earthstar Geographics & GIS User Community. Terrain: Mapzen / AWS. Relief exaggerated ×1.5.
Plan your day
YOUR DAY.
SORTED.
06:15
Collect your race pack in person. Mandatory kit check applies.
07:30
Saturday 15 May 2027 · 50 MILES
Your starting point
Kendal → Preston
Lakeland Maze Farm Park, Raines Hall Farm, Sedgwick, Kendal, LA8 0JHGet directions ↗Mandatory Kit (which needs to be carried from start to finish)
• Waterproof Coat/Jacket with sealed seams
• Spare Long Sleeved Base Layer
• Water Bottle/Bladder with minimum 1 litre capacity
• Fully charged mobile phone
• Foil Blanket
• Whistle
On the day Check-In
Your race pack, which includes your bib number and tracker needs to collected on the day of the event. You will need to pass through kit check too to ensure you have all the mandatory kit.
CHECK-IN OPENS AT 6.15am.
Locations
START / CHECK-IN / BAGGAGE DROP
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Raines Hall Farm
Sedgwick
Kendal LA8 0JH
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FINISH
Hand and Dagger Pub, Treales Rd, Preston PR4 0SA
Checkpoints
There are 7 checkpoints, each will have water and cordial, and a selection of supplementary snacks. Full information on each checkpoint and facilities is sent to registered participants shortly before the event.
Transport
You can choose to park your car at the finish in Preston, then use our coach to the start in Kendal. The coach leaves at 5.45am on event day.
Camping
Camping is available at the Lakeland Maze Farm Park the night before the event. You can choose this option when registering.
Cut-Off Times & Safety
The maximum time permitted for completion is 13 hours.
Although largely a trail, due to the nature of the event, you will be passing through some urban areas and there are inevitably some road crossings where it will be necessary to slow and possibly stop.
As always, if you see a runner experiencing difficulties please offer assistance where possible and inform Checkpoint Marshals/Race HQ. Contact details are printed on your bib number.
Route maps and final instructions
Full route information, including the GPX file and checkpoint details, is provided to registered participants shortly before the event. Follow your final instructions for operational updates.
Kendal to Preston ULTRA 50