Long Race Run Route
The long race run course has changed since the 2020 edition and is now on distance at . The route is the same as the old route as far as the first feed station. From there follow the marked path to join the road near to Old Martindale Church. Follow this beautiful dead-end lane to the turn point just before the road end at Dale Head. From the turn retrace to the feed station. From there drop down past the Howtown Hotel and follow the lakeside road back to the finish.
The run is a mix of road and path, I strongly recommend shoes suitable for mixed surfaces with some cushioning for the road section, light racing flats are probably not suitable. There will be an Aid Station on the long course which you will pass at 9.5k and 14k. This will be situated where the run leaves the fell path at Martindale Church. Water and food will be available at the Aid Station. If you wish we will take a drinks bottle for you to the run Aid Station for you. Please ensure that your race number is displayed on the bottle and place in correct basket outside the registration marquee on Sunday morning.
If taking a drink at the aid station YOU MUST STOP, DRINK AND DEPOSIT YOU CUP IN THE BIN PROVIDED BEFORE CONTINUING. The inappropriate disposal of cups or other items will result in your disqualification.
Makes sure that you have suitable clothing in the event of poor weather. P. The last 3 ½ miles of the run are on-road.
Short Race Run Route
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he route is a mix of trail and road. I would recommend mixed surface running shoes and definitely not light weight racing flats. The course follows the same route as the long course route for the first 4.2 miles where you turn right before reaching Howtown. You cut down through Swarthbeck Farm onto the lakeside road before returning along Howtown Road to the finish. There will be no drinks stations on the route. Make sure you are fully hydrated before leaving Transition 2.