How hilly is the Coniston Fell Race 14K?
The Coniston Fell Race 14K is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 1,065 m.
Coniston Fell Race 14K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £145
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Decision summary
Coniston Fell Race 14K at a glance
- Entry fee
- £15
- Typical conditions
- 83/100
- Evidence depth
- 39 verified facts
Lower than 100% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Coniston Fell Race 14K has known course details for its 14k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 14 km
- Terrain
- Fell
- Scenery
- Mountain, Countryside, Lakeside, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Coniston Fell Race 14K route go?
The Coniston Fell Race 14K route starts at Coniston Institute, Coniston, LA21 8DU and finishes at Coniston village (Coniston Institute). Underfoot, expect off-road fell terrain; steep and rough in places with ridge running and an interesting final descent. It passes Wetherlam, Swirl How and Old Man of Coniston. Course records: men's 1:03:29 (Ian Holmes, 1996).
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Countryside
- Lakeside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Competitive
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Fell
- Elevation character
- Mountainous
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 1,065 m
- Net elevation
- 1,065 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:03:29 (Ian Holmes)
- Women's course record
- 1:17:11 (Victoria Wilkinson)
- Field size
- Entry limit of 300 runners; over 300 participants entered the 2026 edition.
- Field cap
- 300
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open to experienced fell runners aged 18 and over.
Race day logistics
- Race village
- No
Access and course status
- Start
- Coniston Institute, Coniston, LA21 8DU
- Finish
- Coniston village (Coniston Institute)
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Off Road fell terrain; steep and rough in places with ridge running and an interesting final descent
- Landmarks
- Wetherlam, Swirl How, Old Man of Coniston
- Notable features
- Race registration at the Coniston Institute opens at 10:00 and closes at 11:45, with the race starting at 12:00
- Parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only — no parking anywhere else in the village
- Approximately 14 km (8.7 miles) with 1,065 m (3,494 ft) of ascent, taking in checkpoints on the summits of Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston
- FRA category AM (medium fell race)
- navigation flags ER (experience required), LK (local knowledge an advantage), NS (some sections require navigation). All entrants must have fell-running experience and the ability to use a map and compass accurately
- Teams of 3 permitted
- minimum age 18
- no junior races. Race holds a Permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA
- Course records: men's 1:03:29 (Ian Holmes, 1996)
- women's 1:17:11 (Victoria Wilkinson, 2014). Ian Holmes holds the most wins with ten victories between 1993 and 2018
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £15 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £145 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 83Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Coniston Fell Race 14K cost?
The adult entry fee is £15, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £145 including modelled travel and accommodation.
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