Lakeland Trails Marathon
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Lakeland Trails event at Coniston
The event comprises a set of marked and marshalled trail races that loop around Coniston and nearby landmarks. The marathon makes a full circuit of Coniston Water using footpaths and bridleways and passes Tarn Hows and Beacon Tarn. The route gives extensive views of Coniston Water and the surrounding peaks, including the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags. Routes were updated in 2024 and the Mini-Marathon 10k was introduced then; a Stretch Trail 5k was added in 2026.
The venue is Coniston Sports and Social Centre with an event village offering a bar, seating, live music, race commentary, food stalls and merchandise. Courses use mainly hard packed trails with occasional muddy sections; marshals and marked signage are in place. Water and feed stations supply snacks, water and flat coke; participants should bring their own reusable cup or carry water. For safety, in ear headphones are not allowed but bone conductor headphones are permitted. Dogs are not allowed on running courses.
Practical details include on-site parking in fields near the venue (postcode LA21 8AL), a parking charge for cars and vans, and free parking for cars with four or more occupants. Race numbers must be collected in advance of the allocated start time and all finishers in the marathon receive a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
