Statement from the organisers of THE LAP Ultra Marathon
With deep sadness, we confirm the death of a man in THE LAP 2025 Ultra Marathon.
A 27-year-old man from South East England collapsed between mile 42 and 43, although he received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance was in attendance within 6 minutes, he died later at the scene.
Everyone involved in the organisation of THE LAP Ultra Marathon would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends.
With respect to the privacy of the family, no further details will be released.
The cause of death will be established later through medical examination.
THE BEAUTIFUL ULTRA
THE LAP
09th-10th MAY 2026
The Beautiful Ultra!
Clockwise through the bluebells.
47mile/75K Trail Ultra
Open to both runners and walkers, you have 24 hours to circumnavigate England's largest and most iconic lake.
Take in all the best view points on some of the most runnable and flowing trails in The Lake District.
NO WAITING LIST
THE LAP
12th-13th SEP 2026
The Beautiful Ultra!
Keep the big lake on your left.
47mile/75K Trail Ultra
Open to both runners and walkers, you have 24 hours to circumnavigate England's largest and most iconic lake.
Take in all the best view points on some of the most runnable and flowing trails in The Lake District.
Entry Opens 8pm 14 Sep 2025
THE LAP
RECORD
Beat the current
KIRKBY LONSDALE BREWERY LAP RECORD and receive a prize of £250. Increasing by £250 per year unbroken.
CLOCKWISE LAP RECORD
(F) Lucy Gossage
07:51:29 2025
(M) Tom Smith
06:43:53 2025
ANTICLOCKWISE LAP RECORD
(F) Catherine Spurden
08:35:17 2022
(M) Barney Plummer
7:22:03 2024
THE LAP
Widely regarded as the must do event in The lake District!
With stunning views in all directions, some of the most beautiful trails in the UK, and the best feed station menu in all of running...
THE LAP was created to provide a gateway for runners and walkers to comfortably and safely step up to ULTRA distance, without the worry of navigation, food or exposure to really bad weather.
With 5 fully stocked feed stations and a low level Lake District route that means you are already on the bad weather option. The beautiful 75K/47 mile, fully signposted trail ultra marathon, follows some of the most stunning, runnable, and best signposted trails in The Lake District.
Open to both runners and walkers
2,500 route marking arrows
GPS Tracker - Route Map - Route GPX
5 fully stocked feed stations
1 halfway bag drop aid station
Finishers meal
Stunning Finishers Medal made locally
You have 24 hours to take in all the best viewpoints as you circumnavigate England's largest, most iconic, and most beautiful lake.
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