Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead

13th April 2024  –  10k & 16k

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Far reaching views of the Lake District fells, rolling Beatrix Potter countryside and a challenging mile-long climb up an ancient 'Coffin Trail' - Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead has something for everyone.

Starting and finishing at Hawkshead, the 16K Hawkshead Trail Race, 16K Hawkshead Trail Challenge and 10K Hawkshead Trail Run follow circuits along fully marked and marshalled footpaths and bridleways, taking in panoramic views of Windermere and the surrounding peaks of the Coniston Hills, the Langdales and most of the Lakeland fells. All of the routes take in the infamous, mile long, near vertical, killer climb of the "Coffin Trail"! Underfoot conditions are generally good, particularly for those used to off-road running.

Entry

Hawkshead Trail Run 10k

10.45 OR 11:00

£29 (£15 for U25s)

A shorter distance event for everyone over the age of 16 on a well marked and marshalled course, with graded runnable climbs and descents. There is a time limit of 2 hours. It is no longer possible to order an event-specific t-shirt but a range of other merchandise will be available on the day.

Hawkshead Trail Challenge 16k

13:00

£29 (£15 for U25s)

An event for less competitive runners and Nordic walkers or if you want to take it easy and enjoy the views, this is the one for you. There is a time limit of 3 1/2 hours and to enter you must be at least 18 years old. It is no longer possible to order an event-specific t-shirt but a range of other merchandise will be available on the day.

Hawkshead Trail Race 16K

14:00

£29 (£15 for U25s)

For the competitive runner, a well marked and marshalled course with fast, graded runnable climbs and descents for those used to off road running. There is a time limit of 2 hours and to enter you must be at least 18 years old. It is no longer possible to order an event-specific t-shirt but a range of other merchandise will be available on the day.

Course Maps & Profiles

Further Information

Hawkshead - Race Day

All of the pre-race information is now shown below rather than in an Event Guide to make it more accessible. Please take time to read this information, especially the section about Car Parking.

Essential Information

✅ You must read our Car Parking information below.

❌You are requested to NOT bring dogs into the Recreation Ground

✅ Race number to be collected on the day AT LEAST 45 minutes before your Start Time

✅ Start Times and numbers will be found on the Start Lists on the event page on our website

✅Your race number must be attached HORIZONTALLY or the timing chip won’t be read

✅Let us know if you want to change your start time / race distance at least 45 minutes before the earliest Start Time of the two (e.g. if you want to swap from the 1pm Challenge to the 2pm Race, 12:15pm is the deadline)

❌ No on the day swapping possible between the Trail Run 10k Early Start and Main Start

✅ Set off at your allocated time or you won't show on the Results

✅ Carry your own water and bring your own cup.

✅ If you arrive at a closed gate, please close it behind you - we don't want lambs escaping

✅ If you find the terrain is tricky, be prepared to slow down so that you can negotiate it safely

❌No over ear or in ear headphones (bone conducting ones permitted)

❌Snot rockets or spitting on the course

❌Dogs are not permitted on the course

✅ Have a great day

Start Lists

Provisional Start Lists are available below. Latest update: 18/3/24. Final Start Lists with entries up to the entry deadline will be published on Monday 8th April.

Start Lists

Please note that there are separate Start Lists for the Trail Run 10k and Trail Run 10k Early Start.

If you want to swap to a different contest, you can do so through your account HERE up until 6 days before the event.

Any later than that, please visit the Enquiries desk at Registration on the day, at least 45 minutes before the earliest start of your current and desired contest. e.g. if you'd like to swap from the 13:15 Challenge to the 14:00 Race, the cut-off would be 12:30.

The Start Lists will be updated on the Monday before the event to show any last-minute entries.

Event Timetable
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Registration
Start and Finish
Event T-shirts
Course information
Water stations
What to wear
Safety
Event Village
Exclusive Merchandise
Children’s Fun Trails
Après Trails Music and Prize Giving
Prizes and Results
Public Transport - Win a FREE entry
Car Sharing - Park for FREE
Volunteers
Lost Property

Can you nail the Coffin Trail?

It's a bit of a killer...a brutal mile-long climb through the woods following the ancient corpse road from Belle Grange to Hawkshead.

Why not check out our offical Strava segment HERE and see how you fare...if you survive!

The climb starts at Belle Grange on the shore of Windermere before winding its way through the woods. There's a bit of a respite part-way up so catch your breath before one final push / drag to the summit.

Our segment ends at the crossroads at the Guide Posts. There's still a bit more climbing before the fast, rocky descent back to Hawkshead. Good luck!

Coffin Trail Climb 1 4