Coniston Fell Race

Coniston, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Event details

The race takes place on Sat 2 May 2026 in Coniston, Lake District, England. The venue is Coniston Institute (LA21 8DU). Category is AM. The course distance is 14 km / 8.7 miles with 1065 m / 3494 ft of climb. Skills listed are ER, LK, NS. Minimum age is 18. Junior races are not held. Teams of three are allowed.

Entry and race information

Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. Pre-entry fees are £10 for members and £15 for non-members. Entry is via SI Entries from Tuesday 6th January. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Practical notes

Parking is provided at Coniston CE Primary School only; no parking is available elsewhere in the village. All proceeds go to Coniston MRT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Course records

  • Male record: 01:03:29 (1996)
  • Female record: 01:17:11 (2014)

Race information

14 km
9 mi
8.7 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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