Montane Lakeland 50 & 100

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a weekend trail event taking place in the Lake District around Coniston on 24 to 26 July 2026. The event offers two long distance foot races that use almost entirely public footpaths and bridleways and run on a circular route that encompasses the Lakeland fells.

Routes and key facts:

• 100 miles, circular Lakeland route, about 6300 m of ascent
• 50 miles, starts Dalemain Estate, about 3100 m ascent, finishes Coniston

The Lakeland 100 route starts and finishes at Coniston and follows a clockwise loop passing through Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale, Buttermere, Keswick, Matterdale, Haweswater, Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater. The 50 mile event starts at Dalemain Estate north of Pooley Bridge and finishes at Coniston.

Registration details shown by the organiser note an entry opening on 8 September 2025 and closing on 19 July 2026, with entry fees listed as £190 for the Lakeland 100 and £160 for the Lakeland 50. The minimum age to enter is 18. The event listing indicates that the event is currently full and that an optional XCover refund insurance is available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.