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Key Dates and Timings with cutoffs

Key dates and times for the Helvellyn Sky Ultra

Entry & Training Dates

  • Entries open: 04 Oct 2026 via SI Entries
  • Entries close: 04 July 2027
  • Training Weekend - 2027 dates released soon.
  • Guided Route Recces - 2027 dates released soon.

Race Weekend Schedule

Friday 

  • Race registration/kit check: 18:00 - 20:00
  • Compulsory Safety Talk: Now sent out online


Saturday 

  • Open Tracking Trackers: 05:30 to 06:15 - All racers
  • Race start: 06:30
  • First finishers (estimated): 13:30
  • University of Cumbria cut-off: 14:00
  • Kirkstone Pass cut-off: 15:30
  • Short Route 'The Beacon' cut-off: 16:30
  • Course closes: 21:00



After the race

  • Finishers' sports massages available (book in advance via SI Entries): 13:00 - 21:00
  • Finishers' meals at Race HQ: 14:00 - 21:00
  • Prize giving ceremony: 18:00


    Sunrise will be at approximately 05:10 and sunset at approximately 21:27

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