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Coniston Country Fair

Name: Coniston Country Fair
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Coniston

Coniston, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

Event

The race takes place on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in Coniston in the Lake District, England. It is part of the Coniston Country Fair and is listed in category AS. The venue is Coniston Hall Farm, Coniston, LA21 8AS. Minimum age for entry is 18. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races.

Course

The course distance is 9.7 km (6 miles) with a total climb of 732 m (2402 ft). Skills listed for the event are ER, PM, LK, NS. The event holds a permit and carries associated UK Athletics insurance provided through the FRA.

Entry and fees

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is permitted for a fee of £6. Entry to the Coniston Country Fair (£6) includes race entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Coniston

Race information

Website Registration

6 mi

6 Miles

10 km

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

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