BOFRA - Coniston Gullies

Coniston, United Kingdom • 24 May 2026

Event

Coniston Gullies is a fell race organised under the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). It takes place on Sunday 24 May 2026 in Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8EW, in the Lake District. The event counts as a BOFRA Championship counter and is listed with category AS. Grid reference 303975 and What3Words ///havens.perfect.outlooks are provided for the location.

Race details and logistics

The senior course distance is 1.0 mile / 1.6 km with 270 m / 900 ft of climb. The course is an up-and-down fell route with a steep ascent and a steep descent that includes a scree section. Route files are listed for senior, U17 and junior courses. Age categories include Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Under 17 and Seniors; minimum age is 6. Entry on the day is available; the on-the-day fee is £5 and pre-entry is not offered. Junior race entry is £2 for U9, U12, U14 and U17 races. Teams are not allowed. Parking will be in a field on Lake Road, with a charge of £3 per car; participants are asked not to park on the road that leads up to the start/finish. The race has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Senior Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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