Where can I find the Coniston 14 Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksConiston 14 Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Coniston 14 Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:04/km
- Typical conditions
- 78/100
- Evidence depth
- 41 verified facts
3:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Coniston 14 Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 22.3 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Lakeside, Forest, Waterfront, Parkland, Countryside, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Coniston 14 Half Marathon?
The Coniston 14 Half Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 530 m.
Where does the Coniston 14 Half Marathon route go?
The Coniston 14 Half Marathon route starts at John Ruskin School and playing field, Coniston and finishes at John Ruskin School and playing field, Coniston. Underfoot, expect road (tarmac); a full circuit of the public roads around Coniston Water. It passes Coniston Water, Brantwood, Torver, Water Yeat and Nibthwaite. Billed as probably the most beautiful road race in Britain, with a reputation as one of the best organised small races in the country.
What should runners know on race day for the Coniston 14 Half Marathon?
Run as a sustainable road race: electronic timing and a website reduce paper and postage, tap water in recyclable paper cups replaces bottled water, and cups/bottles are collected straight after the race for recycling via South Lakeland Council.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- Forest
- Waterfront
- Parkland
- Countryside
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 530 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:09:25 (R Dooney)
- Women's course record
- 1:20:57 (C Newman)
- Field size
- Attracts some 1600 runners each year; the committee has agreed the race should not exceed 1800 runners, prioritising a successful community event over maximising numbers
- Field cap
- 1,800
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 3-hour time limit to complete the full distance
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open entry. Minimum age 18 on event day
Access and course status
- Start
- John Ruskin School and playing field, Coniston
- Finish
- John Ruskin School and playing field, Coniston
- Measured course
- Yes
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road (tarmac); a full circuit of the public roads around Coniston Water
- Landmarks
- Coniston Water, Brantwood, Torver, Water Yeat, Nibthwaite, Brown Howe, Sunny Bank, Waterhead, Bowmanstead
- Notable features
- Billed as probably the most beautiful road race in Britain, with a reputation as one of the best organised small races in the country
- a full 14-mile (13.875 mile) lap around Coniston Water with stunning views of the surrounding Lake District mountains
- Run as a sustainable road race: electronic timing and a website reduce paper and postage, tap water in recyclable paper cups replaces bottled water, and cups/bottles are collected straight after the race for recycling via South Lakeland Council
- Significant local fundraiser: since 2004 the event has distributed around £200,000 to local charities and organisations, with an annual donation to St Mary's Hospice Ulverston
- around 35 local organisations and charities receive donations at a Presentation Evening each June
- Water stations at miles 3, 6, 8 and 11
- first aid at the school and at the halfway point
- changing and showering facilities and PTA refreshments at John Ruskin School
- Full 14-mile (13.875 mile) lap of Coniston Water passing Bowmanstead, Brantwood, Brown Howe, Head of Lake, Kirkby Quay, Lanehead, Nibthwaite, Sunny Bank, Thurston, Torver, Townson Ground, Water Park, Water Yeat and Waterhead
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 7°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 78Favourability /100