RAB Scafell Sky Race

The Rab Scafell Sky Race will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn in the Great Langdale Valley, Lake District, UK. This 38 km skyrace features 2,800 m of ascent on technical, single‑track trails, including the summit of Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain). The maximum allowed time is 12 hours. The race is part of the Skyrunner® National Series for the UK and Ireland. Participants must be at least 19 years old on race day.

All participants must follow event rules and entry requirements. Entries are not vetted, but the race director expects runners to be fully prepared for steep, technical mountain terrain. By entering, participants attest to their competence to complete the course. Mandatory safety kit details are available on the event website. The race is fully marked, with two fully‑supplied feed stations and mountain manned checkpoints. Electronic timing and tracking are provided by Open Tracking.

• Included in entry fee: finisher's Seed Bomb Medal (plant it to grow wildflowers), electronic timing and tracking, professional safety officer and safety team, live music, relaxed atmosphere at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn.
• Optional extras: quality cotton race tee (exclusive to entrants, available via SiEntries), branded goat bells (solid brass, for support team), post‑race massage (25% donated to local school).
• Entries close on Friday, May 15, 2026 (SiEntries) or May 30, 2026 (event website). 134 participants entered as of the page display.
• Refund/cancellation policy available on the website. XCover insurance is offered for participants who may be unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Contact: Race Director Charles Sproson at [email protected] or 07989 697487.

The Scafell Sky Race is described as a world‑class sky race that tests speed, technical running skills, and endurance on technical single‑track and scree. The fastest runners are expected to finish in under four hours; final finishers have up to 12 hours. The event includes vegan salty cramp‑buster soup at the finish, and finishers receive a meal and drink.

• Other Lake District Sky Trails events the same weekend: Stickle Grind 650 (Friday, June 5), Great Langdale 21 (Saturday, June 6), Rab Scafell Sky Ultra 2026 (Saturday, June 6).
• Spectator information and volunteer (marshal) opportunities are available.
• Accommodation and travel information: not specified in visible text; runners should plan accordingly.
• Sponsored by RAB, Dynafit, Voom Nutrition, others.
• She Races accredited.

The Rab Scafell Sky Race in the Lake District, UK on June 6, 2026, is a 38 km skyrace with 2,800 m ascent, starting at 7:00 AM, max time 12 hours, technical single‑track trails including Scafell Pike summit, finisher's seed bomb medal, electronic tracking, and part of the Skyrunner® National Series.