Ultra Running Hub Askham, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Lakes Mountain 40
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 284 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40mi | 51 | David Beales · 07:13:06 | Amy Duck · 08:52:36 |
| 2021 | 40mi | 54 | Paul Tierney · 06:33:25 | Karen Nash · 07:52:36 |
| 2019 | 42mi | 150 | Joshua Wade · 07:05:08 | Sabrina Verjee · 08:23:20 |
| 2015 | 42mi | 53 | Ross Litherland · 07:47:00 | Catherine Litherland · 08:36:00 |
The field shrank 6% between 2021 (54) and 2023 (51). 22% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Lakes Mountain 40 is a 50-mile trail race held in Askham, United Kingdom, with its next edition on April 18, 2026. This race presents a challenging mountain trail route with 2500 meters of elevation gain over 64 kilometers, averaging 39.1 meters of climb per kilometer. This amount of climbing is significant for a 50-mile race.
With 4 editions run since 2015, the latest in 2023 saw 51 finishers. The field size is larger than 52% of its 654 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.