Lakeland 100
Yep, It’s finally time to do the Montane Lakeland 100. The Lakeland 100 is a race in the Lake District that is 105 miles running a big loop starting and finishing in Coniston.
The route is spectacular, covering around 6300m of ascent in 105 miles, which starts in Coniston and heads south before completing a clockwise loop which takes in the Dunnerdale, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere fells before arriving in Keswick. From here the route heads to Matterdale and continues over to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston.
The race has 14 checkpoints which you have to visit, with food and drink available. You also have a time limit of 40 hours to complete the course.
The race starts at 6pm on Friday 25th July 2025, and hopefully it will take me roughly 24 hours to complete.
Now why am I doing this? Well, firstly I love running in the Lake District mountains. Secondly, it’s a challenge to see how I fair at the distance. I have plenty of friends that have done it and kind of feel that I should too. Thirdly, the vibe around the event is incredible. The start really is something else, the support is awesome! The checkpoints are around every 6-10 miles on the course and the volunteers do a fantastic job dealing with the runners. The race also with an emotional final run into Coniston.
Lakeland 100 Route
The Lakeland 50/100 has a special place in my heart. I have done the Lakeland 50 3 times. Simone, my wife, has done the Lakeland 50 twice and Lakeland 100 once. I have plenty of good friends who have done the Lakeland 50/100 many times so it’s a pretty social event and it has a fantastic vibe. This being said though we all have a definite seriousness to run as hard as we can and do our best! This year I am also joined in the 100 with Simone, Giuseppe and Marta, with my friends Elaine and Jane in the 50. Simon is our support crew if we are in need of help, he will be there!
When doing the Lakeland races you are required to have specific kit with you. This is so that you can cope in all weather conditions and are prepared for any incidents.
Training has gone really well so I am hopeful that I am in a good position to do a decent job on the day! I don’t think I’m going to be that great at it if I’m honest, but I am going to have a go and pace it as if I as if I am going to have a great day and just see what happens!
Training has involved running 40-50 miles a week with many weekend trips to the Lake District on the route getting used to the climbs and course navigation.
Nutrition is all planned and footwear/clothing all chosen and training has been done! I am ready!
There is a live tracker if you want to follow the race.
Further Faster!!