Lakeland Trails Marathon
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About the race
The event is a set of trail races centred on Coniston, taking a complete circuit of Coniston Water along marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways. The marathon route passes Tarn Hows and Beacon Tarn and provides panoramic views of Coniston Water and the surrounding peaks of the Old Man, Swirl How, Wetherlam and Dow Crags. Routes were updated in 2024 to keep key features such as the Tarn Hows circuit and the undulating trail along Grisedale Forest.
Courses feature a variety of terrain, mainly hard packed trails with occasional muddy sections. All courses are waymarked and supported by volunteers. Dogs are not permitted on the running courses and in ear headphones are not allowed; bone-conducting headphones are permitted. Runners are asked to carry their own water or bring a reusable cup for the on-course water stations.
Event services and facilities at Coniston Sports and Social Centre include an event village with food and drink stalls, traders, a PA system with race commentary, a bike rack, and portable toilets. Water and feed stations are located on the marathon and half-marathon courses at the following points:
- 8.8 km Oxen Fell water and feed
- 15.5 km Tarn Hows exit water only
- 16.5 km High Cross water and feed, portable toilet
- 28.9 km Water Yeat water and feed, toilet
- 34.8 km Sunny Bank water and feed
Results are published live on the event website. The event uses volunteer marshals and stewarding across the courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
