Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Race completed

57 km Distance

3,700 m Climbing

8.4 Grit · Hardcore

54.5358° N, 2.9369° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 65 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14.5 hours 15:16 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 79% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~110 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (57km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 38 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 57 km of trail with 3,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 65 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,700 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.