Coniston Trail Race Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (158 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Glyn Roberts 5
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A privilege to run with this support in these fabulous surroundings
In full: Only my second Lakeland Trail but I am hooked! A near perfect course (I and others around me were surprised at how quickly the 4k marker was reached as mostly up hill) The organisers are to be congratulated for going ahead despite gale warnings - it just added to the challenge and we all held on to each other when a big gust came! The finish along Coniston water was magical and my slower time means I am finishing as the leading runners from the later start are coming through adding to the buzz for me.
Date of review: October 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: ian hughes 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good event despite the tough conditions
In full: A bag store for competitors would have been useful.
Date of review: October 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kathryn
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day out
In full: Another great race. Really enjoyed this one even with the high winds!
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jeremy Ancketill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The best one yet - despite the appalling weather conditions
In full: Strange as it may seem, I find that trail races are usually not the best way to enjoy the scenery as you have to look where you're going! However, on this route there were places where the track was sufficiently smooth that you could look around and enjoy the fabulous views.
The climb out of Coniston village did not seem as hard as some have suggested, and the effort was rewarded with spectacular views across coppermines valley.
The ascent was followed by a flat(ish) section below Coniston Old Man and then a long downhill stretch towards Torver.
The last couple of miles was a level run in through Torver woods and Coniston camp site.
This is definately a race I will do again, but I hope that next year it is not as wet and windy!
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Hanson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable trail race, suited to everyones standard with the race and challenge
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: caroline kenyon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Gorgeous scenery, killer hills but then lots of level and downhill paths - a treat for eyes and legs.
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: One City, One Club
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic Race
In full: Gales, hailstones, rain, mud, sunshine, stunning scenery, great organisation, fantastic atmosphere – which all went to make this the most fun I have ever had in a pair of shorts!
Well done to the organisers for getting this on despite bad weather earlier on in the day.
Hopefully back next year to do the series.
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tim Byrne 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bee Bop
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Wild, windy but a lot of fun!
In full: Well done to the Lakeland Trails Team for coping with wild weather thrown at them again. It was challenging on the hills but all the more rewarding and just as spectacular scenery as ever. I'm getting my entry in for next years series!
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: FIVE S
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another Great Day, Will be back next year.
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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