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Coniston Fell Race

Name: Coniston Fell Race
Start: 2027-05-01
End: 2027-05-01
Location: Coniston

Coniston, United Kingdom • 1 May 2027

Coniston Fell Race

This event takes place on Saturday 1 May 2027 in Coniston, Lake District, England. The course distance is 14 km (8.7 miles) with 1065 m (3494 ft) of ascent. The venue is Coniston Institute, LA21 8DU.

Entry is by pre entry only via SI Entries from Tuesday 5 January 2027. There is no entry on the day. Pre entry fees are £12.50 for members and £15.00 for non members. Minimum age is 18.

The race is listed as Category AM and notes skills ER, LK, NS. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Recorded fastest times on the course are 01:03:29 for the male record set in 1996 and 01:17:11 for the female record set in 2014.

Parking is available at Coniston CE Primary School only. There is no parking elsewhere in the village. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Coniston

Race information

Registration

14 km

Coniston Fell Race

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

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