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Start numbers are collected on race day from the Registration on Jenkins Field - open from 08.00. All competitors will need to carry with them emergency wet weather gear : cagoule, overtrousers or tights, hat and gloves. This is because any accident on the course will involve a delay, as the Mountain Rescue use a motor boat for recovery, and you need adequate clothing cover with you. Safety checks will be made as people board the Steamer. Final details are now available for download in PDF format. There is a map of the course and a profile of the course.
Virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter Pete Lashley will be serenading you on each of the three cruises to the start in Howtown. Listen to Pete on MySpace. We will have tables and chairs inside the main marquee so you can enjoy your post race Wilf's meal feast in comfort. For the latest weather forecast, try BBC Cumbria
NEWS : We are now in Glenridding setting up the event for this weekend. As of Thursday 30th October, both the car parking and site venue are both in good condition despite last weekend's heavy rainfall. The high lake level of Ullswater is dropping quickly and the Ullswater Steamers hope to resume normal service again soon. Both the Helvellyn Trail on Saturday 1st and the Ullswater Trail on Sunday 2nd are scheduled to take place as planned.
Timetable
09.00am sailing Ullswater Trail (time limit 3 1/2 hrs)
10.00am sailing Ullswater Trail (time limit 2 1/2 hrs)
11.00am sailing Ullswater Trail Race (time limit 2 hrs)
Last minute information
Checks will be made that everyone is carrying the safety clothing before boarding the Ullswater Steamer. Numbers must be collected on race day.
Spectators can use the public Ullswater Steamer 09.50 sailing, returning to Glenridding at 11.05. Ticket bookings can be made direct online or at the ticket office.
Ullswater Trail (9am sailing) time limit 3 1/2 hrs, suitable for fitness walkers and less competitive runners (200 limit) - Start List
Ullswater Trail (10am sailing) time limit 2 1/2 hrs, suitable for less competitive runners and for those who want to take it easy and enjoy the views (200 limit) Start List
Ullswater Trail Race (11am sailing) time limit 2 hrs, suitable for both competitive and less competitive runners only (200 limit) Start List
For general questions please email the VO2 Max Team.
