Ultra Running Hub Patterdale, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 18, 2026
Helvellyn Sky Ultra
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57km | 110 | Rob Corney · 07:10:32 | Holly Wootten · 08:28:34 |
| 2022 | 57km | 29 | Brian Sharp · 08:04:56 | Holly Wootten · 09:11:52 |
| 2021 | 50km | 35 | Simon Roberts · 06:50:28 | Holly Wootten · 09:58:02 |
| 2019 | 56km | 55 | Andy Bryce · 08:46:18 | Sophie Amy Grant · 10:27:07 |
| 2018 | 56km | 39 | Rob Sinclair · 07:40:27 | Sophie Amy Grant · 10:14:41 |
| 2017 | 56km | 74 | Andrew Berry · 08:34:24 | Catherine Slater · 10:30:27 |
| 2016 | 54km | 77 | Donald Campbell · 07:30:40 | Sarah Ridgway · 08:38:46 |
| 2015 | 54km | 47 | Erik Dagssønn Haugsnes · 07:16:50 | Sarah Ridgway · 09:13:04 |
The field grew 279% between 2022 (29) and 2024 (110). 15% of the 2024 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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.
Overview
The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57-kilometer trail race that took place in Patterdale, United Kingdom, in July. With 3700 meters of elevation gain, it presented a challenging 64.9 meters of climb per kilometer.
The race offered a 14.5-hour time limit, which translated to a cutoff pace of 15.3 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff was more generous than 79% of 50k races, giving runners more time on the course compared to many peer events.
The Helvellyn Sky Ultra has a field bigger than 80% of 50k races, with 110 finishers in its 2024 edition. It has been run 8 times since 2015, with the latest edition in 2024.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.