Montane Lakeland 50 & 100
Coniston, United Kingdom • 24-26 Jul 2026
The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 : event details
The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 takes place on the weekend of 24-26 July 2026, based at John Ruskin School in Coniston, Cumbria. The event is currently full. Minimum age for entry is 18. Entry fees listed are £190 for the Lakeland 100 and £160 for the Lakeland 50. The organiser describes both events as long-distance trail races that use public bridleways and footpaths.
Course, checkpoints and requirements
- 100 miles
- 50 miles
The Lakeland 100 is a circular 100-mile route around the Lake District, starting and finishing at Coniston. The route covers in the region of 6300 m of ascent and passes Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale, Buttermere, Keswick, Matterdale, Haweswater, Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater. The Lakeland 50 covers the second half of the 100 route, starts at Dalemain Estate near Ullswater and finishes at Coniston, with around 3000 m of ascent.
There are 14 staffed, compulsory checkpoints on the 100 and 6 on the 50; food and drink are available at each. The Lakeland 100 has a 40-hour overall time limit and the Lakeland 50 has a 24-hour limit. The organiser states a high non-finish rate on the 100 (around 40-50%) and notes many dropouts occur at or before halfway. Competitors are expected to have fell or ultra experience and navigation skills. Coaches run to the 50 start on Saturday morning, with personal kit left at the Coniston finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.