Virtual Ultra
The Virtual Lakeland Trails is a Club-Member exclusive event. Click HERE to find out more and sign up.
When the event is underway, track your progress from THIS LINK.
The Virtual Ultra gives you the opportunity to complete either our 100k, 55k or 23k courses over a period of 3 weeks.
The event starts at 00:01 on Saturday 28th November and finishes at 23:59 on Sunday 20th December.
We've gone the extra mile to make it as easy as possible for you to track your progress, with automatic syncing from Strava so you don't have to manually upload your activities to see your cumulative miles.
Your progress is plotted along actual routes - no straight lines from A to B like you might see elsewhere, and with photos from the actual course at specific waypoints, it's the next best thing to running with the amazing Lakeland Trailers but from your doorstep. One runner's feedback that ours was the best virtual mapping out there!
- Join the Lakeland Trails' community in a Club-exclusive Facebook page
- Follow the actual Lakeland Trails routes via Strava syncing or manual upload
- Challenge yourself to run the distance or multiple laps!
Entry Options
Virtual Ultra 100k
Get your headtorch ready as the Virtual Ultra 100k keeps the classic minute past midnight start time of the real event (optional - feel free to start at a more civilised time if you prefer), the 100k Virtual Ultra takes you on a journey around some of the most picturesque parts of the Lake District on some of its finest trails. Whether you're setting yourself the challenge of running the full distance as part of a training plan, trying to complete the circuit as many times as possible or pitting youself against runners from your own club, it's up to you to set your own goals.
Virtual Ultra 55k
Joining the 100k runers with their midnight start (optional!), the 55k Virtual Ultra takes you on an equally stunning, but shorter, journey through the Lake District and joining the 100k course in the picturesque town of Glenridding on the shores of Ullswater. As with the 100k event, it's up to decide your challenge - compete the distance in as short a time as possible? Challenge your friends or running club members to make it to the high point of the course at Grisedale Hause? Or simply enjoy taking part with the Lakeland Trails' family - it's up to you!
Virtual 23k
A shorter distance to accomplish but still with some amazing virtual views of the Langdale Valley and the same camaraderie in the Virtual Lakeland Trails Facebook page! Last year, this distance proved a popular family option. Why not bring the kids along?
Courses
100K
100K55K
55K23K
23KFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a time limit?
Unlike the real Ultra, there's no cut-off time so you can take as long as you like over the three weeks that the event will be running for.
Do I have to complete the distance all at once?
The simple answer is no! Every run (or walk) you do will count towards your total mileage so you could do ten 10k runs or twenty 5k runs - or any combination that works for you.
Do I have to run all of the way?
Like our real Ultra, it's perfectly fine to walk or run to cover the distance. One of the great things about running an Ultra is that there's no pressure to run all the way so you can stop and take in the views!
How is my mileage calculated?
If you've got a Strava account, you'll be able to link it up before the event so that our system will automatically updated your progress. Don't worry if you don't as there'll be the option to submit your efforts manually too.
Ready to Run?
Virtual Ultra - Saturday 28 November 2026