Maverick Race The Kendal Mountain Trail Runs

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What you’re in for

Three races on the Saturday of the Kendal Mountain Festival in November, run by Maverick from Abbot Hall in the town: the 10km that is really 11.8, a new 25km, and the 50km ultra. All start on closed roads in the town centre and go out over the fells around Kendal — limestone escarpments, a deer park, castles and river trails — before a descent through the streets to a finish at the Festival basecamp with a crowd. The 10km is 11.8km with 267m of climb, the 25km 25.0km and 438m, the 50km 50.0km and 1,069m. Registration from eight; the 50km starts at nine, the 25km at ten, the 10km at eleven. No discounted entries on these.

Terrain and trail

Tarmac, cobbled streets, fell, field and hard-packed trail, in the organiser's description — a real mix, with limestone scar and grassy fell between the town sections. The 50km is undulating rather than mountainous and pitched at first-time ultra runners. November in Cumbria: wet, and the limestone is slick. A trail shoe with grip. Maverick's format on every event: a fully marked course, outposts stocked with Precision Fuel & Hydration and a spread of sweet and savoury food as a top-up for what you carry, no cups (bring one), a bag drop, an event village with food and a non-alcoholic beer at the end. Mandatory kit is checked on the longer routes.

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Train for it: routes near the start

Routes starting within 20 km of Kendal, Cumbria, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.

HARD

Staveley Round

17.4km · 462m climb · Loop · 7.1km away

You get a varied round of the quiet fells and valleys right on Staveley's doorstep, with Wilf's Cafe and the Mill Yard waiting the moment you finish.

HARD

Sallows and Sour Howes from Staveley

19.3km · 480m climb · Loop · 7.2km away

These two fells sit between Kentmere and Troutbeck without belonging to either valley's usual round, so you get proper Lakeland ridge running with almost nobody else on it.

Checked Jul 2026

EXPERT

Ultra Tour of Staveley

61.6km · 2,866m climb · Loop · 7.2km away

This is a commitment. Five distinct fell ridges, two remote valleys, and enough climbing to earn a very large meal. Plan your food, check the forecast, and don't set off late.

Checked Jun 2026

VERY HARD

Garburn Pass from Staveley

31.8km · 813m climb · Loop · 7.3km away

The Garburn Pass is one of the great old cross-fell tracks, and this loop links it with the quiet Kentmere and Troutbeck valleys for a big day that stays almost entirely runnable.

Checked Jul 2026

HARD

Reston Scar and Brunt Knott

12.6km · 617m climb · Loop · 7.3km away

Underrated terrain in a part of the Lakes most runners skip over. Reston Scar gives you proper fell on a short day, without the crowds of the central fells.

Checked Jun 2026

HARD

Longsleddale from Staveley

18.8km · 461m climb · Loop · 7.3km away

Longsleddale has no honeypot, no big car park and almost no visitors, just a single road to Sadgill and a valley that feels a century behind the rest of the Lakes.

Checked Jul 2026

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How to enter

Common questions

How far is the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

The Kendal Mountain Trail Runs offers 3 distances: 50km (31.1 miles), 25km (15.5 miles), 10km (6.2 miles).

How much climbing is in the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

The 50km has 1,069 m of ascent. The 25km has 438 m of ascent. The 10km has 267 m of ascent.

How hard is the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs yet.

Is the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs course marked?

Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.

What kit do I need for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs. Maverick Race confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.

What are the cut-offs for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

We don't hold published time limits for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs. If Maverick Race set cut-offs, they'll be in the race information.

What is at the checkpoints on the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Maverick Race race information rather than turning up expecting food.

Can I download the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs route?

Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Kendal Mountain Trail Runs. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.

When is the next Kendal Mountain Trail Runs?

Sat, 21 Nov 2026, 09:00. Entries open.