Montane Lakeland 100

The Lakeland 100

The Montane Lakeland 100 "Ultra Tour of the Lake District" is the most spectacular long distance trail race ever held in the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the Lakeland fells with approximately 6,300m of ascent and consists almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths.

Starting in Coniston, the route heads south before completing a clockwise loop taking in the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere before arriving in Keswick. From here it heads to Matterdale and continues to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston.

Key Race Facts

• Start & Finish: Coniston (John Ruskin School)
• Start time: 6:00pm Friday evening
• 40-50% drop-out rate — this is a serious undertaking
• 14 checkpoints across the full route
• Not waymarked — navigation skills essential
• Night running unavoidable — multiple nights for many runners
• Experienced ultra runners only — strict qualification criteria apply
• Must have completed Lakeland 50 in under 16 hours to qualify

What Makes It Special

The Lakeland 100 doesn't pass over any of the popular Lakeland summits. Instead it weaves through stunning valleys, contours picturesque fells and cuts its own line through amazing Lakeland topography. It rewards runners who understand the terrain and know how to move efficiently through the mountains.

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