Montane Lakeland 50 & 100
Coniston, United Kingdom • 24-26 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a long distance trail running event in the Lake District, based at Coniston, Cumbria. It takes place over the weekend of 24 to 26 July 2026. The event has an age minimum of 18 and the entry list is currently full. Entry fees listed are £190 for the 100 mile event and £160 for the 50 mile event.
Distances:
- 100 miles : about 6300 m of ascent
- 50 miles : about 3100 m of ascent
Course and logistics
The Lakeland 100 is a circular route that uses public bridleways and footpaths and starts and finishes at Coniston. The route passes through the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale, Buttermere, Keswick, Matterdale, Haweswater, Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater. The Lakeland 50 follows the second half of the 100 course, starting at Dalemain Estate (north of Pooley Bridge) and finishing at Coniston, visiting Ullswater, Howtown, Mardale Head, Long Sleddale, Kentmere, Ambleside, Langdale and Tilberthwaite.
There are compulsory staffed checkpoints with food and drink: 14 on the 100 mile course and 6 on the 50 mile course. Time limits are 40 hours for the 100 mile event and 24 hours for the 50 mile event. The 100 mile course has a high non-finish rate; many competitors do not complete the route and many drop out before the halfway point. Coaches operate to carry participants to the 50 mile start while personal items remain at the Coniston finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.