The Bridgedale Sport Trail is a new event for the International Lakeland Trails™ Festival in Coniston, for those who want to experience a shorter version of the tough Puma Lakeland Trails™ It is also ideal for the novice or younger runner, and for those new to the sport of trail running. The 2007 inaugural Sport Trail in Coniston attracted 60 entrants and achieved a 97% approval rating from the readers of Runnersworld magazine
Starting at Coniston Hall Showground at 10.00am, the 5km Bridgedale Sport Trail follows a circuit along well marked and marshalled bridleways, trails and minor road finishing back on the Showground. It takes in panoramic views of the Coniston Water and the southern fells. Underfoot conditions are generally good, and there is one short steep climb. Check out the slide show of the course.
The start and finish arena will be quite a party, with live music, a large Entertainment Marquee with a party programme, a beer tent, food stalls, retail stands, PA commentary, face painting, bouncy castle, bouncy slide and other entertainments.
There are great prizes on offer for the first three men & women in the Bridgedale Sport Trail, and winners prizes for the first three boys and girls under 16. All the finishers receive a quality, engraved medal and will have a chance of winning a spot prize donated by local businesses.
There are children's Fun Trails too for under 8's to under 12's - short 400m laps around the finish arena for all abilities. Every finisher gets a specially engraved medal, and there are winner's prizes and junior spot prizes too.
The longer 15km Puma Coniston Trail Race and Challenge sets off later in the day for more experienced trail runners. There are International world class runners competing, and it makes for quite a spectacle watching them finish.
The Lakeland Trails™ Prize Giving and Party Night takes place in the evening with live bands and a late bar.
For general questions please email the VO2 Max Team.
