It’s 8 weeks to go before we gather at the Conistone Ranch for a legendary adventure. The weather in ‘Western Big Country’ can be ‘variable’… we have a saying up here, “if you don’t like the weather… just give it 5 minutes”. For that reason, we have a compulsory kit list. It doesn’t matter…

These are the FINAL DETAILS for recce weekend 4, which covers the course from Dalemain to Ambleside June 18th. The recce itself actually starts from Pooley Bridge, which is a couple of miles further along the course than Dalemain. It’s approximately 27 miles in total.  The specific times and details are as follows: Sunday 18th…

We’re now 10 weeks until event weekend and we’re locking down. Now is the time to confirm all your details and any additional requirements. IMPORTANT – You need to check and confirm things such as: All of these things need to be checked and edited/corrected before we lock down in 10 days time. It’ll take…

As always, we’ll have free camping for competitors at the 2023 event. In 2022 we had more spectators than ever and we need to make some changes to ensure that the camping is manageable going forwards. The traditional rule of 1 car and tent per competitor will apply, your partner / children can join you…

The third recce covers the ground from Buttermere to Dalemain and is relevant for 100 mile runners (not on the 50 course). It covers miles 26 to 59 of the 100 course, making it a 33 mile section.  Sunday March 19th Arrive no later than 7:30am for the 8:00am Coach pick up at Dalemain Estate….

The second recce covers the ground from Ambleside to Coniston and is relevant for both 50 and 100 mile runners. This is the final 16 miles of the 50 and 100 miles course. The route leaves Ambleside Parish Hall (CP12) and climbs over Loughrigg, before following the main track into Great Langdale to reach CP13…

You can still register for the recce day this Sunday by GOING HERE. The timetable for Sunday is below: 0630 – Arrive at Buttermere and park. The coach will be picking up RUNNERS ONLY from the bottom of Newlands Pass (Postcode – CA13 9UZ; what3words – muffin.hats.loom). Please try to arrive in good time before…

The recce days give you the opportunity to practice on the course and experience the terrain and navigation required. We split the 100 miles route into 4 quarters (sections 1,2,3 & 4) to cover the full 100 course. The 50 mile event is the final 50 miles of the 100 course, so this means that…

Entries for the Montane Trail Series 2023 are now open! We’ve got distances suitable for all abilities and we’re looking forward to an EPIC year on the trails. We hope you’ll join us! The dates and distances are as follows: 1. We start the new year with the Dalemere Forest 10k and Half Marathon, Sunday…

On Friday evening in the main marquee at 8pm, we’ll have 2 amazing guest speakers. Grab yourself some food, treat yourself to a drink and then listen to their advice. They may have a word or two of advice, that you’ll want to hear. 8:00pm Sabrina Verjee is a former Lakeland 100 winner with an…