INOV8 – Partner Sponsor

Forged in the fells and mountains of the English Lake District in 2003, INOV8 is an ambitious and innovative sports brand.

It thrives to empower the world's physical and mental fitness through more fulfilling sporting experiences, with pioneering products and innovations that keep athletes within the flow.

Throughout its 20+ years, INOV8 has led the way and been rewarded with many prestigious awards. It continues to proudly call the Lake District its home, testing ground and design centre.

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Pete Bland Sports - Retail Partner

Pete Bland Sports first opened in 1981 and is now one of the leading running specialists in the UK. Pete and Anne Bland were the brains and motivation behind the dream and are largely responsible for its continuing success. Pete and Anne's son Matthew has handled the day to day running of the business for the last 12 years.

Their famous red van attends all of our trail running events with race day essentials on the latest INOV8 kit.

James Kirby is an experienced adventure sports photographer who chooses the best locations to capture stunning images of our runners out on the course whatever the weather. All event photos are supplied free on our Facebook page shortly after each event. James is committed to environmental responsibility and regularly cycles to our events.

Mind over Mountains is our Lakeland Trails Charity Partner.  It's a charity that offers something different - life-changing mental health support delivered whilst walking and talking in nature. With counsellors and coaches on every hike, we create a safe space where people can finally open up and begin to heal. Many would never have reached out for help elsewhere - but side by side on the path, everything changes. By fundraising for this groundbreaking charity with your run, you’ll help those struggling in silence find hope, connection, and a path forward.

Brathay Trust, based on the shores of Windermere between Ambleside and Coniston, supports over 7,000 young people each year, inspiring growth and positive change that lasts a lifetime.   They were pioneers in the outdoor education movement and have been at the forefront of young people's development since 1946.  They are our Charity Partner for our Lakeland Roads' events

With a rich history of empowering young people through experiential learning and community support, Brathay Trust continues to impact lives positively, fostering resilience and unlocking potential in young people from across the UK.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after 41 nature reserves you can visit. These natural treasures are home to plants and animals, but they are far more than this. They help to combat the negative impacts of climate change by locking up thousands of tonnes of carbon and stopping it from seeping into the atmosphere. In some places, nature reserves store water after heavy rainfall – helping to reduce flooding.

One of these wildlife havens is Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve just off the A590. This place was damaged in the 1950’s through drainage and a commercial tree plantation, with much of the wildlife lost. Over many years, Cumbria Wildlife Trust nurtured this site back to health, the wildlife has returned and this peat habitat is now locking away 5,392 tonnes of carbon each year! Carbon that would otherwise leak into our atmosphere and contributed negatively to climate change.

It is projects like this and others to improve and care for fragile habitats and to increase biodiversity that Lakeland Trails will be supporting with the donations. To read more about the work of Cumbria Wildlife Trust visit www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

The Outward Bound Trust is a Checkpoint Partner for our Ultra. They are are an educational charity that inspires young people to believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Mountain Rescue Teams

We're grateful for the support the local Mountain Rescue teams provide the events. You'll see their red jackets marshalling on several courses and we're delighted to raise funds for these voluntary organisations.

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team - Official Charity Partner for the Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead, Coniston and the Marathon

Kendal Mountain Rescue Team - Official Charity Partner for the Lakeland Trails in Staveley

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team - Official Charity Partner for the Lakeland Trails in Keswick

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team - Official Charity Partner for the Lakeland Trails in Helvellyn and Ullswater

Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team - Official Charity Partner for the Lakeland Trails Ultra