The race is Coniston’s largest annual community event and is organised by a small committee from the village. Each year over £20,000 is raised from the Race and this is donated to about 30 local charities and clubs.  Last year £5,000 was raised for St. Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston. A social evening is organised in early summer when cheques are presented to these organisations.

Annual Recipients.

• St Mary’s Hospice
• Ulverston Mind
• Coniston Mountain Rescue
• Coniston First Responders
• Coniston Parent and Toddlers
• Coniston football club
• Coniston Cricket club
• Coniston Primary school
• John Ruskin School
• other local organisations.

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