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Tour de Helvellyn

Next edition: Saturday, 19 December 2026Askham, England

A winter mountain circuit from Askham around Helvellyn with minimal support and mandatory self-navigation.

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Distance38 mi

Ascent2,000m*

Climb / km32.7m

CutoffUnknown

Cutoff paceUnknown

Technicality8/10

EntryNot verified

FormatLooped

Next edition

19 December 2026

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Race For You difficulty

4.6/ 10

Moderate

Moderate evidence confidence · 79% evidence coverage

This score is driven most by technical terrain, exposure and self-sufficiency. Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.00 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band.

Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.

How the score works

Distance3.4 out of 10

Climbing4.5 out of 10

Technicality8 out of 10

Accumulated burden1.9 out of 10

Exposure & support7.3 out of 10

Course analysis

What shapes this race

Expect sustained upland ground and meaningful climbing, sections where foot placement and downhill confidence matter.

mountainfelltrailtechnicalmixed

32.7m per km

A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.

Cutoff analysis

Unknown

The official overall cutoff has not yet been verified. Race For You will not estimate one.

Who this suits

First ultra?

This is not designed as a first-ultra recommendation. Significant endurance, navigation or mountain-race experience is strongly advised.

1.5/10 suitability

Navigation

self-navigation

Route-finding is part of the challenge. Carry the required mapping tools and be able to use them in darkness and poor visibility.

Exposure & kit

extensive kit

Some entrants may run into darkness depending on pace and start time. Prepare lighting even if your best-case plan finishes earlier.

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Will you make the cutoff?

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Data Partial

The official page and entry verify 19 December 2026, a 07:00–09:30 start window, approximately 38 miles/2,000m, minimal support and self-navigation. The 16:30 Side Farm rule is an intermediate control, so no overall cutoff is invented.

Successful source check: 2 Sept 2026
Catalogue record updated: 2 Sept 2026
Official source: Available

Still unverified: cutoff, entry price.

Elevation is approximate or awaiting final confirmation.

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Data Partial

2 Sept 2026

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Elevation is approximate or awaiting final confirmation.

Event details can change after a successful source check. Confirm the final route, kit, cutoff, price and entry terms directly with the organiser before entering or travelling.