How do I use this Lakeland pace calculator?

Pick Lakeland 50 or 100, enter an average pace, a target finish time, or a flat-ground pace for elevation adjustment. Add rest minutes per checkpoint. The table shows elapsed time, time of day, cut-off and margin at each checkpoint. Export to PDF for your crew.

What pace do I need to finish the Lakeland 50 and 100?

For the Lakeland 50, a 16 hour finish needs about 19 min per mile moving, a 20 hour finish about 24 min per mile before rest. For the Lakeland 100, a 36 hour finish needs about 20 min 30 sec per mile moving. Add rest on top. Elevation and night miles slow most runners, so test the elevation-adjusted mode.

What mandatory kit is required for the Lakeland 50 and 100?

Kit is the same for both races and is checked at registration. It includes waterproof jacket and trousers, emergency base layers, hat, gloves, head torch with spares, first aid kit, phone, whistle, foil blanket or bivi, 400 kcal emergency food, map, road book, compass, cups, spork, trail shoes, pack and a 1 pound coin. See the ticklist above.

When do Lakeland 50 and 100 entries open?

Recent entries opened on SiEntries in September the year before, with the 2026 race moving to a 48 hour ballot. Dates shift each year. Join the entry alerts box above for entry open, ballot and sellout reminders across 30 UK ultras.

Lakeland 50 & 100 Pace Calculator

Start

Fri 18:00

Start Location

Coniston

Time Limit

40 hours

Checkpoints

Set Your Pace

Display Units

Average pace: : min / mile

Target finish time: hours mins

Flat-ground pace: : min / mile

Adjusts your pace per leg based on the elevation profile. Enter your pace on flat ground.

Checkpoint Schedule

Checkpoint	Distance	Dist. Left	Rest (min)	Leg Pace	Elapsed	Time of Day	Cut-off	Margin

Get entry alerts

Entry open, ballot and sellout alerts for 30 UK ultras. Free during test. One email per key date. No spam.

Mandatory Kit

Identical for both the Lakeland 50 and 100. Checked at registration — no kit, no start. Click items to tick them off.

0 / 19 packed

☂

Waterproof JacketTaped seams, hood, min 10,000mm HH. No ponchos.

☂

Waterproof TrousersTaped seams, min 10,000mm HH.

❄

Emergency Base LayersFull-length top & bottoms, sealed in waterproof bag.

🎒

Hat & GlovesPlus a Buff or similar head covering.

🔦

Head TorchQuality unit with spare batteries or spare torch.

☩

First Aid KitBlister plasters, dressings, bandages, tape.

📱

Mobile PhoneFully charged.

📣

Whistle6 long blasts = distress signal.

⚠

Foil Blanket or Bivi BagMust cover your whole body.

🍴

Emergency FoodMin 400 kcal, sealed in plastic bag.

🗺

Map (Harvey 1:40,000)Waterproof, pre-marked. Supplied at registration.

📖

Road BookTurn-by-turn route description. Supplied at registration.

🧭

CompassMust know how to use it if electronics fail.

☕

Solid Cup (non-collapsible)For hot drinks / soup at checkpoints.

🍵

2nd Cup, Bottle or Soft FlaskFor cold drinks at checkpoints.

🍴

Spork / FoonReusable eating utensil.

🏃

Trail / Fell Running ShoesOff-road only. Road shoes not permitted.

🧮

BackpackTo carry all mandatory kit.

💰

£1 CoinToll at Tilberthwaite. Goes to children's cancer research.

The Lakeland 100 requires your head torch to last two nights. The Lakeland 50 requires one night. Emergency base layers and food must stay sealed at the bottom of your pack for emergency use only.

Useful Links

Official resources, route files, tracking, and community.

Official

🏠 Official Website ✍ Enter the Event 🗺 Route Details & GPX 🧮 Kit Requirements 🏆 Results Archive

Live Tracking

📡 L100 Live Tracking 📡 L50 Live Tracking 💾 GPX Files (Open Tracking)

Timing PDFs

📄 L100 Cut-Off Times (PDF) 📄 L50 Cut-Off Times (PDF)

Social & Community

📷 Instagram 💬 X (Twitter) 🏃 Strava Club

Recce & Training

👣 Official Recce Days 🎥 Route Videos (All Legs) 💪 Lakeland Training Group 📚 Run247 Race Guide

Inspiration

Race films, documentaries, and runner stories from the Lakeland fells.

Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 — Official Movie 2025

Epic Events

The official race-day film covering both distances — stunning Lake District scenery, runner stories, and the atmosphere from start to finish.

Montane Crash Course — Lakeland 50 & 100

Montane

"Think Top Gear… but for ultra runs." Three presenters explore the route with fun facts, stunning scenery and an entertaining intro to the event.

The Lakeland 50 — 2023

Don't Worry Running

A personal race vlog from checkpoint to checkpoint — the highs, the lows, and the emotional finish at Coniston.

Lakeland 100 Route Video — Leg 1: Coniston to Seathwaite

John Kynaston

First leg of a comprehensive 15-part route preview series. Invaluable for navigation prep and getting a feel for the terrain ahead.

Lakeland 100 Route Video — Leg 9: Dalemain to Howtown

John Kynaston

The Lakeland 50 start section. Covers the route from Dalemain along Ullswater to Howtown — essential viewing for L50 runners.

Lakeland 100 Competitor Interview

Wild Ginger Trail & Ultra Running

An in-depth runner interview discussing the Lakeland 100 experience, preparation, and what it takes to finish.

FAQ

Cut-offs, pace targets, kit and entries. Short answers, calculator does the detail.

What are the Lakeland 50 cut-off times?

Start Dalemain Saturday 10:00, 24 hour limit. Howtown 5h, Mardale Head 10h, Kentmere 15h, Ambleside 18h, Chapel Stile 20h, Tilberthwaite 22h 40m, Coniston finish 24h. Confirm against the official timings PDF for your year.

What are the Lakeland 100 checkpoints and cut-offs?

Start Coniston Friday 18:00, 40 hour limit. Seathwaite, Boot (5h), Wasdale Head (6h 30m), Buttermere (9h 30m), Braithwaite (12h), Blencathra (15h), Dockray (18h 15m), Dalemain (22h), Howtown (24h 20m), Mardale Head (28h 20m), Kentmere (31h 15m), Ambleside (34h), Chapel Stile (36h), Tilberthwaite (38h 40m), Coniston finish (40h).

How do I use the pace calculator?

Pick 50 or 100, enter pace, target finish or flat-ground pace for elevation mode, then add rest per checkpoint. Read margin column: green means inside cut-off, red means outside. Export to PDF for crew.

What pace do I need to finish?

Lakeland 50: about 19 min per mile moving for 16h, about 24 min per mile for 20h, before rest. Lakeland 100: about 20 min 30 sec per mile moving for 36h. Night, climb and queues add time. Try elevation-adjusted mode.

What mandatory kit is required?

Same for both races. Waterproofs, sealed emergency layers and food, hat and gloves, head torch plus spares, first aid, phone, whistle, foil blanket or bivi, map, road book, compass, cups, spork, trail shoes, pack and 1 pound coin. Use the ticklist above.

When do entries open?

Recent opens were September the year before on SiEntries, with 2026 on a 48 hour ballot. Dates move. Use the alerts box to get entry open, ballot and sellout reminders.