Sea to Summit Scafell Pike

Race completed

53 km Distance

5,600 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

54.3983° N, 3.4796° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 106 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 32 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 68 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a vertical 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 53 km of trail with 5,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 106 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 5,600 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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