Scafell Sky Ultra

Race completed

60 km Distance

4,400 m Climbing

9.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

54.4482° N, 3.0829° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 73 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 15 hours 15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 17 h 00 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 4,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,400 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

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