The PUMA Garburn Trail Race and Puma Garburn Challenge is on a 24km course through some of the most scenic countryside in the UK. Rated "the most scenic race in Britain " last year by Runnersworld magazine. The race achieved a 99% overall approvals rating from the readers of Runnersworld in 2008
Starting in Staveley village, the course along well marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways takes in panoramic views of Lake Windermere and most of the Lakeland fells. The trail follows the Kentmere valley, before the gruelling climb to the Garburn Pass. From here, it's downhill for five kilometres before the course returns to Staveley via High Borrans and Reston Scar.
Underfoot conditions are quite variable - there's a bit of everything. Short sections of tarmac, grassy footpaths, stoney bridleways with some stiles to climb over near the end, all add to the unique nature of the event. Check out the slide show of the course.
The finish arena will be quite a party, with live music, food stalls, retail stands, PA race commentary, bouncy castle & slide, face painting and lots more.
The course has more than 100 marshals and stewards involved, with kilometre markers and three water stations. There are some great prizes on offer for the trail race, and winners prizes in the veteran classes. All the finishers receive a quality, specially designed event T shirt and will have a chance of winning a spot prize donated by local businesses.
There are children's Fun Trails too for under 12's - short laps around the finishing arena for all abilities. Every finisher gets a specially engraved medal, and there spot prizes too.
The senior entry fee includes finisher's T shirt, a substantial hot Wilf's meal at the finish and a contribution to our nominated charity Kendal Mountain Rescue.
A great family day out !
For general questions please email the Lakeland Trails Team
