It was first run in 1982 and since then has become a popular spring event in the village calendar. The Race is unusual. The hilly route follows the 13.875 miles of road that circles Coniston water and there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains. View some of the runners the highlights and members of the commitee getting involved at the coniston 14 event.		The Coniston 14 is probably the most beautiful road race in Britain. Each year it attracts some 1600 runners and has a reputation for being one of the best organised small races in the country. The Race is organised by an enthusiastic committee of volunteers from Coniston village. John Kirkbride Each year over £7,000 is raised from the Race for charities and organisations in the local community. As a tribute to John Kirkbride, one of the founders of the Race, who died of cancer in 2006 the Coniston 14 Committee will each year make a major donation to St. Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston.
View some of the runners the highlights and members of the commitee getting involved at the coniston 14 event.

We do not have to cancel/postpone the race and able to stage the race this year as planned on March 27th
Damage to the bridge between Water Yeat and Nibthwaite during the floods in November has meant we have had to lengthen the course to make the circuit of Conistonwater. The race will continue beyond Water Yeat to Lowick, cross the bridge and turn back towards Nibthwaite. This will make the total distance 16.7 miles. There will be an extra water station at Nibthwaite.

We are calling the race the CONISTON 14 PLUS.

Record times will need to be suspended for this year.

The 2010 Coniston 14 Road Race is on March 27th 2010

Will runners with places please note the race starts at 11am. Please arrive early to avoid congestion at the start. Additional race information, race numbers and timing chips will be sent to runners registered addresses approximately three weeks prior to the race. Race numbers and chips are not transferable. There will be no places on the day.

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