This is an event that has taken on a classic status and the format gives the mountain lover a chance to get to grips with the Lakes over a stunning three days of movement through some powerful terrain.
Here is a history of the event. Click Here from Joe Faulkner of NAV4 Adventure
Charlie Sproson from Mountain Run has planned the courses
It has a new format this year with 4 classes going on at the same time. E, A, B and C.
Last year there was a Long and Short course and I came 5th overall and 2nd solo male in the short course.
Pictures from the 2103 event can be found Click Here
There is also a short video that gives a great feel for the atmosphere of the event from 2013
As I had to work on the Monday I offered to work as part of the safety team for two days this year. I think its sometimes easier running! There is a lot to get on with in the background and Shane has a great team of people to help the swan move on the water.
This year had a mass start from Pooley Bridge starting on the Ullswater Steamer taking the runners to Howtown for the real start to all the courses. This took them over the High Street range down to Kentmere Valley for the first camp. Then day 2 saw the runners going through to Grasmere over a few hills and valleys.
Pictures from this year can be found Here
I saw a great number of folk that I have seen at various events over the years and tried to get a warts and all style of pictures of the two days I was involved with this great event. Well done to all who took part both the runners and the tireless marshal team that make the event a Great Lakeland 3 Days.
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