There are five events on the day, for all ages and abilities, from faster walkers to international standard athletes. The three main senior events, PUMA Hawkshead Trail Race, Challenge and Nordic Challenge all follow the same 15km course. The Bridgedale Sport Trail is approximately 4km, with the children's Fun Trails taking place at the finish on Hawkshead Showground and setting off when most people have finished the Hawkshead Trail.
"This is an awesome event, on amazing trails. This really is a must do event for anyone who likes being outside. If you need a reason to travel to the Lake District then this is it. You have to enter the rest of this series. These events are fantastic. I did a six hundred mile round trip and it is worth every minute of traveling." Euan McGrath, Southampton
PUMA Hawkshead Trail Race 15km - Limit 600. (Start 13.00) For the more serious runner, a well marked and marshalled course with tough but runnable climbs and descents for those with off road running experience. Great prizes for the winners, a specially designed, quality event T shirt to all finishers, and spot prizes too ! The time limit is 2 1/4 hours for the race and to enter you must be 16 or over.
PUMA Hawkshead Challenge 15km - Limit 400. (Start 12.15) An event for faster walkers and less competitive runners. If you want to take it easy and enjoy the views, this is the one for you. A specially designed, quality event T shirt for all finishers, and spot prizes too. There is a time limit of 3 1/4 hours for the Trail Challenge and to enter you must be 16 or over.
Hawkshead Nordic Walking Challenge 15km (Start 12.15) One of the first events in the UK for Nordic walkers. Nordic walking involves the use of special poles and you must bring these with you. There is a time limit of 3 1/2 hours and to enter you must be 16 or over.
Bridgedale Hawkshead Sport Trail 4km - Limit 250. (Start 10.30) An event for everyone 12 years of age and older. This is a fitness walk, nordic walk, fun run and race all rolled into one. Perfect for the rookie, novice or younger trail runner.
Hawkshead Fun Trails (Start 16.00) Fun runs for all abilities of children under 12 within the finishing arena. Short laps for under 8's (400m), under 10's (800m) and under 12's (1000m), where taking part is what matters most. Specially engraved medals to all the finishers, class winner's prizes for the first 3 boys and girls in each age class and spot prizes too. No entry limit for children - they can enter on the day too !
For general questions please email the VO2 Max Team.
