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What is the lakeland 100 & Lakeland 50?
The Lakeland 100 (UTLD) takes place on the weekend of August 8th-10th and is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK.
The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300m of ascent and consists entirely of public bridleways and footpaths. The lakeland route starts in Coniston in Cumbria and heads South before completing a clockwise loop which takes in the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere before arriving in Keswick. From here, the route heads to Matterdale and continues over to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston. In addition to the Lakeland 100, the Lakeland 50 event also takes place with 3100m of ascent, starting from Dockray in Matterdale and finishing at coniston.
The Lakeland 100 mile event starts at 7.30pm on the Friday evening and the final cut off will be 11.30am Sunday morning, the Lakeland 50 mile event starts at 12.00pm Saturday and the final cut off will be 12.00pm Sunday. You can choose to enter the event as a solo participant, as part of a pair or as part of a 3 person team.
The Lakeland 100 mile event starts at 7.30pm on the Friday evening and the final cut off will be 11.30am Sunday morning, the Lakeland 50 mile event starts at 12.00pm Saturday and the final cut off will be 12.00pm Sunday. You can choose to enter the event as a solo participant, as part of a pair or as part of a 3 person team.
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The Lakeland100 designated charity for 2008 is 'Special Kids in the UK' who support the families and children who have special needs. A percentage of all entry fees will be given to this charity, but ... read more >
Outdoors magic join the team.. (18/06/2008)
Outdoors magic have linked themselves to the Lakeland100 and will be hosting the Lakeland100 forum. Outdoors Magic are one of the most popular outdoor websites within the UK with a host ... read more >
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Hammer nutrition will be providing hydration and fuel at the Lakeland100 checkpoints. They will be supplying their high energy electrolyte drink HEED at each station, for more information or to tr... read more >
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