On the Day & Registration

On arrival, please head to the registration area where you will get your race numbers & timing and any camping wristbands you have booked.

Race Registration times are as follows:

Friday Parking opens at 15:00
Race registration for all Races 15:00 to 22:00

Saturday Parking opens at 06:00
42km only 06:00 -07:15
OMMLite 07:00 – 10:00
All trail Races 08:00 – 11:00
Ultra Race 08:00 – 11:00
Kids Races 08:00- 12:45

Sunday Parking opens at 07:00
OMMLite 07:00 – 10:00

If you are planning to register the morning of your event, we have lots of different races trying to register, so please arrive early to ensure you don’t miss your race briefing or race start.

At registration for all trail races, you will collect your race number which incorporates your timing chip, please pin it to the front of your running top/shorts. Please take the time to write your emergency contact details and any relevant medical information on the reverse of your race number. Pens and safety pins will be provided.

42km race you will need to bring all your essential kit for kit check and to get your tracker attached.

Grasmere 24hr Ultra you will receive a tracker & a timing device, we need you to bring a rucksack/Racepack to attach your tracker. (there is no kit check at registration for the Ultra)

OMMLite you will receive a tracker & a timing device, we need you to bring a rucksack to attach your tracker. (there is no kit check at registration for OMMLite)

Desks

There are several desks you might need to visit:

Registration Desk : To receive your race number etc.

Amendments Desk: For any last-minute changes to your race details.

Tracker Collection Desk: This is for 42km /ultra/ OMM Lite competitors, if you’re competing as a team, one person can register the whole team.

Camping Desk: Head here for camping tags and shower passes. Please note, this MUST be booked in advance.

Baggage and Car Key Drop-off: Keys can be dropped off at the registration area while you are competing.

If you’ve travelled by public transport, we can also store your baggage.

We will do our utmost to look after your keys and baggage but cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.

Information Desk : Head here if you have any questions at all about the event or the talks that are happening throughout the weekend.

Kit Checks

Only the 42km Grasmere Gallop, Ultra and OMM Lite competitors are required to take a mandatory list of kit with them on the course.

For 42km runners please bring your full Mandatory Kit to registration as this will be checked.

For Ultra the competitors, there is no kit check at registration (but random checks will be carried out during the event).

For the OMM Lite competitors, there is no kit check at registration (but random checks will be carried out during the event).

Click here to view the essential kit list for your race

Race Start Times

Race Start times are as follows:

Marathon: Starts at 7.30am Saturday.

OMM Lite Sat: your start window will be sent to you in an email two weeks before the event. These are roughly between 08:00 – 09:30 for the long course and 09:30 and 10:30 for the short course.

5k, 10k, 17km, and Nordic Walk: all start at 11:30am. Please be in front of the main marquee at 11:00am for the Pre Race Brief and Warm Up, before being walked to the start line by Mr Red (easy to spot being a giant red squirrel).

Grasmere 24hr Ultra: Starts at 12:00 Saturday.

Teddy dash 1300 Saturday

Kids fun run 1315 Saturday

OMM Lite Sun: again, your start window will be sent to you in an email two weeks before the event. These are roughly between 08:00 – 09:30 for the long course and 09:30 and 10:30 for the short course.

Final check list – don’t forget: