Stickle Grind 650

Confront the mountain in its purest form at the Stickle Grind 650, a relentless vertical race on Friday, June 5, 2026. Your challenge is simple and severe: conquer 650 meters of lung-busting ascent over just 2.4 kilometers to the iconic summit of Harrison Stickle in the Lake District. This is a raw test of willpower and stamina on fully marked trails, offering a sharp, intense evening of effort against a strict two-hour cutoff. As a unique uphill-only event, it strips trail running down to its most elemental contest—just you and the gradient. Organised professionally in partnership with the National Trust, the race starts and finishes at the legendary Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. Your reward for this leg-burning climb is a unique, plantable recycled finisher's medal and a vibrant celebration back at base with live music and well-earned refreshments. It's the perfect, hard-earned adrenaline rush to kickstart a weekend of mountain adventure in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mark your calendar for this unforgettable vertical challenge in the heart of the fells.