Key Timings

2025 SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day®

Friday 2nd May 2025

17:00 – Event Centre and car parking open to participants
17:30 to 21:30 – Registration, bag drop and shop open (event maps issued at registration)
18:00 to 21:30 – Friday night meal (pre-booking only)
18:00 to 21:30 - Bar will be open!
18:30 to 21:00 - GL3D Cinema open. Trails in Motion UK film tour. Kick off the weekend with a series of adrenaline-fuelled films at the premiere of the Trails in Motion UK film tour! Hosted by Ginger Goat Events
22:00
– Car parking closes.

Explore the stunning Lake District ©Steve Ashworth Media


SATURDAY 3rd may 2025 – DAY 1

06:00 – Car parking opens
06:00 to 08:00 – Breakfast available (pre-booking only)
06:45 to 08:00 – Registration open
06:30 to 09:30 – Bag drop open
07:00 to 10:00 – Start opens (all courses)

Saturday (on course) - Mountain Run will be offering grouped Guided Runs on the Wainwright Course. Be guided on Day 1 with some navigation tips thrown in along the way. This guiding service is to help you transition from marked trail courses to navigating on your own or in a group with a map and compass and the backup from technology you carry (pre-booking only). The time of departure will be confirmed once groups have been allocated.
10:00 – Finish opens

Unwind, relax and soothe tired muscles after a day on the fells with our resident sports massage therapist, a group yoga session and some short, inspiring films in the GL3D Cinema.

Saturday afternoon - Rowan Wood Sports Massage Therapist (£15 cash, pay on the day)

Saturday afternoon - Yoga session in the communal tent (free of charge, first come, first served)

Saturday afternoon - GL3D Cinema in the Hub Tent: Trails in Motion UK Film Tour shorts

16:30 - Running photography masterclass with Steve Ashworth!

17:30 - “How to Run with Poles” workshop with Running Poles UK. Charlie will be delivering these sessions designed for you to get the most out of your poles whilst enjoying the GL3D and beyond. Running Poles UK will be on hand all weekend, to help you discover which poles are best for what type of running and you will be able to purchase poles and accessories, with an events discount on-site.

18:00 - Y Ddraig film showing in the GL3D Cinema. Shane Ohly, Founder of Ourea Events, is a former professional climber and elite mountain runner who undertook the 380km Dragon’s Back Race route from Conwy to Cardiff as one continuous journey. This is a unique opportunity to see the film of this epic adventure.

19:10 - Q&A opportunity with Shane Ohly, 2023 Dragon’s Back first female Robyn Cassidy and 2021 Dragon’s Back winner Simon Roberts.

20:00 Course closure

20:00 – Pub Quiz #1 + daily announcements


SUNDAY 4th May 2025 – DAY 2

07:00 - Yoga session in the communal tent (free of charge, first come, first served)

07:00 to 10:00 – Start opens (all courses)

07:30 “How to run with Poles” workshop with Running Poles UK. Charlie will be delivering these sessions designed for you to get the most out of your poles whilst enjoying the GL3D and beyond.
10:00 – Finish opens

Unwind, relax and soothe tired muscles after a day on the fells with our resident sports massage therapist, a group yoga session and some short, inspiring films in the GL3D Cinema.

Sunday afternoon - Rowan Wood Sports Massage Therapist (£15 cash, pay on the day)

Sunday afternoon - Yoga session in the communal tent (free of charge, first come, first served)

Sunday afternoon - GL3D Cinema in The Hub: Trails in Motion UK film tour shorts

17:00 - “How to run with dogs” with Lakeland Paws CaniCross race organiser Debs White + guests! The session will be followed by GL3Ds first “Dog Show” - details to follow, plus prizes for your canine companions.

18:00 - Talk with record holder Tom Hollins - Fastest Known Time: Self-Supported Winter Wainwright Round.

19:00 - GL3D Cinema open: Trails in Motion UK film tour. Last chance to watch the series of adrenaline-fuelled films at the premiere of the Trails in Motion UK film tour! Hosted by Ginger Goat Events


20:00 Course closure


20:00 – Quiz #2 + daily announcements


MONDAY 5th may 2025 – DAY 3

07:00 to 10:00 - Start opens (all courses)
10:00 – Finish opens
12:00 to 15:00 – Finishers' meal (included in your entry), goodbyes, and see you next year!
15:00 Course closure
16:00
– Car parking closes.

Camp life awaits! ©Steve Ashworth

OTHER DATES

16th April 2025

Deadline for ordering event hoody, food and other optional extras.

Explore the local trails! ©Steve Ashworth

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