| 3 PM | We welcome arrivals at the event HQ (Woolpack Farm, Eskdale) from 3pm |
| 5 PM | Welcome drinks & registration opens |
| 7.30 PM | Meteo, safety and task briefing for all pilots |
| 5 AM | Leave Eskdale – Car sharing if possible, considering group size and face coverings |
| 6 AM | Assemble at the Loweswater Start Platz for compulsory task/safety briefing and spot kit check |
| 6 AM | Registered athletes exchange their completed Sign-to-Fly declaration for their tracker |
| 7 AM | Race start |
| 8 PM | Compulsory Land-by time |
| 9 PM | STOP RACING |
| 7 AM | Leave Eskdale – Car share if possible, considering group size and face coverings |
| 8 AM | Assemble at the Loweswater Start Platz for compulsory task/safety briefing and spot kit check |
| 8 AM | Registered athletes exchange their Sign-to-Fly declaration for their tracker |
| 9 AM | Race start |
| 4 PM | Race finish HAND IN TRACKERS! |
| 7 AM | Hardcore race recommences from within 400m of the end of day-one race |
| 4 PM | Hardcore race finish HAND IN TRACKERS! |
| 7 PM | Light Meal & Drinks and PRIZE-GIVING |
The event is a charity fundraiser in support of the Lake District Mountain Rescue Teams
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Registration Any time after arrival you should present yourself to the organisers who will direct you to registration. This process involves checking that we have full, accurate and current records of key information that helps Read more…
Lake District pilots Keith Paterson and John Westall recently completed the Bob Graham Round by paraglider. (The Bob Graham Round is a 24 hour Lake District running challenge covering 42 Fells) The X-Lakes team organised Read more…
If you thought the X-Lakes was hard hiking some of the Wainwrights for a weekend, how about running them all in one continuous outing? There are 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District and Sabrina Verjee Read more…
We were delighted to have the experience of Jocky Sanderson and his insights into how to fly the X-Lakes Challenge. He covers all aspects of weather, flight planning and mountain rescue. Enjoy!
To assist in your planning for the X-Lakes Challenge we’ve added a custom map showing all Wainwrights and other important features to take note of on the day. Click here to see the Info Map Read more…
We have now taken first delivery of the official X-Lakes Neck Buffs from Epic Orange. All competitors will receive one as a part of their entry fee and keepsake for taking part!
James Allcock
+44 07894 406224