Day One - Elite Course
Planner's Optimum Route: 45.7km / 2,704m

The early GL3D™’s aimed to run about 25 miles on average per day and this is the distance that we now aim for on the A Course. Usually the first and second days are slightly further/harder than the last day to help participants get away at a reasonable time after the event has finished.

Each year Ourea Events™ the owner of the Great Lakeland 3Day™ donates 1% of its total sales to grassroots environmental organisations at the forefront of the protection of the mountain environment. Ourea Events’ managing director, Shane Ohly explained his reasons for the company's association with 1% For The Planet.

There are two key messages for this year's competitors: 1) Don't miss the mass start at 07:15 on the Saturday morning and 2) Pay careful attention to the weight and size limits for for your overnight drybags (13kg & 59L).