GAP factor 4.8% slower than flat · net elevation 0 m
Decision summary
Lower than 22% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k route has 900 m of ascent, 899 m of descent and an estimated 4.8% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon, Half, Mini-10k & 5k route starts at Coniston Sports and Social Club, Coniston and finishes at Coniston Sports and Social Club, under the inov-8 finish gantry. Underfoot, expect beautiful, scenic hard-packed trails along footpaths and bridleways with the occasional muddy section. It passes Coniston Water, Tarn Hows, Beacon Tarn, Coniston Old Man and Swirl How. Described by Runner's World magazine as 'the most scenic trail Marathon in Britain'.
Baggage storage available adjacent to the main marquee at the event village. Festival atmosphere at the finish with live music (Apres Trails singer/songwriter set), race commentary and food and drink stalls. 5.
Its normalised GAP factor is 4.8% slower than a flat course, with about 900 m of total ascent.
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