Lakeland 100 is a 100 miles ultra marathon in Coniston, United Kingdom. Distance: 161km. Elevation: 6,300m D+. Difficulty: brutal (Challenge Rating 52/100). DNF rate: 30%. Time limit: 40h. Surface: trail. Established 2007.
Lakeland 100
Coniston, Lake District, United Kingdom
"A 100-mile circumnavigation of England's Lake District — classic fell terrain, 6300m of climbing, and famously unpredictable weather."
Britain's premier 100-mile mountain ultra — a full loop of the Lake District's fells, lakes, and valleys with 6300m of climbing.
The Course
A full loop of the English Lake District starting and finishing in Coniston. The course traverses fell tops, lakeside paths, forest tracks, and rocky mountain terrain. Classic British mountain running through one of England's most beloved landscapes.
mountainous
loop
12
828m
Runner Experience
Solid aid station network with 12 stops along the course. Standard ultra fare — food, electrolytes, first aid.
A legendary finish line atmosphere. Lakeland 100 is a bucket-list race with celebrations that match its reputation.
Race Day Weather
14°C
8° – 20°
80%
60%
Lake District summer — expect rain. The fells create their own weather. Can be warm and sunny in valleys while cloud-covered and windy on the tops.
Stats & Records
2007
250
34:00:00
20:08:45
Kim Collison (2019)
23:52:12
Sabrina Verjee (2019)
Entry
£195
September
instant
Lore & Trivia
The Lakeland 100 circles the English Lake District — a landscape that inspired Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Wainwright — on a 100-mile route that squeezes 6,300m of elevation gain into terrain that never exceeds 800m altitude. The race is a masterclass in relentless British mountain running: no individual climb is huge, but they never stop coming. Steep, grassy Lakeland fells, rocky paths along lake shores, boggy valley bottoms, and slippery slate descents that destroy quads and confidence in equal measure. The race starts in Coniston at 6pm and the fastest runners return 24 hours later; the back of the pack may take 40 hours, running through two nights. The Lake District is compact — just 50km across — but the terrain wrings every metre of suffering from that small space.
- ▸ 100 miles around the English Lake District with 6,300m of elevation gain.
- ▸ The route passes all the major lakes: Coniston, Windermere, Buttermere, Derwentwater.
- ▸ Starts at 6pm — runners experience two nights on the fells.
- ▸ The terrain is slippery grass, rock, bog, and slate — ankle injuries are common.
- ▸ The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — runners traverse one of England's most beautiful landscapes.
- ▸ No climb exceeds 800m, but they never stop — the profile is a saw blade.
- ▸ The race has grown from 100 starters to 300+ and sells out in minutes.
- ▸ Alfred Wainwright described the Lake District fells this runners cross as "the finest walking country in England."
Lakeland doesn't have big mountains. It has relentless ones.
Notable Editions
The First Lakeland 100
The inaugural Lakeland 100 attracted 100 runners to Coniston. The Lake District's changeable weather delivered rain, fog, and wind. Only 62 finished. The race immediately established itself as the definitive UK mountain 100-miler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Lakeland 100? +
Lakeland 100 is a 100 miles (161km) ultra marathon with 6,300m of elevation gain. The course is loop on trail terrain.
How hard is Lakeland 100? +
Lakeland 100 is rated brutal with a Challenge Rating of 52/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 30%. Runners have 40 hours to finish.
How do I enter Lakeland 100? +
Must have completed a qualifying 100-mile or equivalent ultra event. Entry costs £195. with a maximum of 350 starters.
What is the weather like at Lakeland 100? +
Average temperature is 14°C (range 8°C to 20°C) with 80% humidity and a 60% chance of rain. Lake District summer — expect rain. The fells create their own weather. Can be warm and sunny in valleys while cloud-covered and windy on the tops.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Lakeland 100? +
Crew access is allowed. Pacers are allowed after 100km. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the course record for Lakeland 100? +
The men's course record is 20:08:45 set by Kim Collison in 2019. The women's course record is 23:52:12 set by Sabrina Verjee in 2019.
What is the average finish time for Lakeland 100? +
The average finish time is 34:00:00. About 250 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 30%.
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