Classified by Skyrunning UK as a “Sky Extra” race in 2018 and part of the continued Skyrunning UK series 2019, the Lakes Sky Ultra is officially the most extreme mountain running event in England.
60km+ of Lake District paths, trails and rock with 5,000m ascent tests runners endurance to the limit. Runners definitely need a good head for heights and nerves of steel as they traverse three of the most amazing ridge-lines in the Lake District: Beda Fell; remote and sublime, the bone shaking and very wild ridge of Long Stile Edge and the very alpine and rocky scramble of Swirral Edge.
We’re talking serious ascent with some distance thrown in and previous race/mountain experience is a must… Sounds perfect for Matt Capsey!
Matt finished 42nd in an excellent 13:44:28, on such a tough challenging course. Well done Matt. Andy Berry who often trains with the club finished 3rd on the day. Great going guys!