Montane Lakeland 50 & 100
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Montane Lakeland 50 and 100
The event comprises two ultra trail races that run across the Lake District fells. The 100 mile course is a circular route that passes mainly along public bridleways and footpaths and includes about 6300 m of ascent. The route starts and finishes in Coniston and follows a clockwise loop that goes through Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale, Buttermere, Keswick, Matterdale, Haweswater, Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater.
The route avoids the well known Lakeland summits and instead follows valleys, contours and lesser visited fells. The 100 mile event is continuous in nature; competitors may continue without stopping on the route. There are 14 staffed, compulsory checkpoints on the 100 mile course where food and drink are provided. The organiser sets an overall time limit of 40 hours for completion. Reported failure rates on the 100 mile route are high, around 40 to 50 percent, and the event requires experienced ultra runners with strong navigation skills.
The 50 mile race covers the second half of the 100 mile course and has roughly 3000 m of ascent. The 50 mile start is at the northern end of Ullswater within the Dalemain Estate and the route passes Howtown, Haweswater, Mardale Head, Long Sleddale, Kentmere, Ambleside, Langdale and Tilberthwaite before finishing at Coniston. The 50 mile course has six staffed, compulsory checkpoints and a time limit of 24 hours. Experience of fell walking or running and reliable navigation are stated requirements for all competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
