FAQ's

Low Cunsey Farm, Cunsey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LU

By road: Leave M6 at Junction 36 and follow A590 for Barrow-in-Furness.

Approximately 18 miles after leaving M6, THE LAP will be signposted to Race HQ from Newby Bridge roundabout and past The Swan Hotel.

Directions by Rail:

South Lakeland is linked to all mainline services. The nearest station is Grange-Over-Sands which is connected with stations at Lancaster and Carnforth on the West Coast Line.

It is also possible to reach Lakeside from the east of Britain by taking the picturesque Leeds to Lancaster line that also connects at Carnforth.

From Grange-Over-Sands station, road transport via taxi:

Public transport in The Lake District is like the rest of England, virtually non-existent. Consider your options carefully before travelling and consider what you would do if the worst were to happen and you got injured. Wanting to cycle to the race is very admirable, but may not be the best option. The Lake District after all is not in Greater Manchester. One of the many reasons people want to come here is that everything is a little more remote. 

Parking is right beside HQ, and is currently free and on grass for both registration and during the race.

No camping in the car park and no sleeping in cars on site as the area is a commercial campsite.

The Race Briefing is at 05:50, and it is your job to be there on time! Leave earlier than you think and trying to arrive and park minutes before the race will result in a very bad start to your day.

Drop-off on race day is 200m past the car park entrance at the start of the one way diversion. Do not drive into the car park on race morning to be dropped off. Incoming vehicles will have priority and marshals will have been told to ignore you.

​No Motorhomes!!! Larger vans may be parked close to the entrance of the car park. This will be based on the condition of the ground and to make extraction easier should a larger vehicle get stuck.

The parking marshals' decision is final.

​The parking field is huge, flat, and easy to drive on. We have had a pretty normal year in The Lakes and the grass is still good to drive on. There are a few soft spots but these will be cordoned off. Drive in second gear and keep moving. If you get stuck, you have parked until after your race. No vehicles will be extracted before start! Do not be tempted to spin your wheels as you will only dig yourself in deeper, making extraction more difficult and it more likely you will be left to last.

​It is very unlikely you will get stuck, but if you do get stuck and choose to be extracted by our team after registration or the race. It is entirely at your own risk. Be sure and know where the towing eye for your vehicle is. No towing eye, no extraction.

The roads on this side of the lake are very narrow, and in particular the road to HQ. This is not our fault and you only have Beatrix Potter to blame.

​You will not have fun in larger vans and be sure to brush up on your reversing.

We know how important it can be to have supporters out on the course to cheer you on. There will be limited parking at the aid stations and we ask that your supporters find parking elsewhere to avoid any hold-ups.

There are numerous locations along the route that would be great spots to spectate, especially any of the 5 summits that THE LAP passes over. Outside support is not permitted and competitors must carry their own kit throughout. Our 1L minimum of water is not enough to get you between the feed stations unless you are inside the top 40 or 50. If that's not you, you will need at least double, and more if the sun comes out as it actually usually does. It is your job as an ultra runner to carry what you need to get you safely between the feed stations.

Pacers are not permitted in the interests of fairness.

Spectators are not permitted to run with you or enter any of the feed or aid stations for any reason!

Food and drinks are for official competitors only. Any competitor seen giving food or drinks to any non-competitor will be disqualified immediately.

Event photographers and occasionally cameramen will be positioned around the route.

You are not guaranteed to have your picture taken but our photographers will do their very best.

We do not employ a finish-line photographer. If you want your picture taken crossing the line, make sure you have a friend or family member follow you on the tracking link provided. This will ensure they arrive at the finish in plenty of time to capture your hands in the air as you cross the line.

By entering THE LAP you agree to be photographed and filmed, and for images to be published by us and used in promotion and marketing.

The Official Event Photographs will be available after the event on our main facebook page within days.

If, for any reason you do not wish to have your image published, please contact us directly. You are not guaranteed to have your picture taken and in the event of severe weather, photographers will be pulled from the course.

The best menu in ultra!!! 

There will be 5 feed (food & drink) stations positioned around the route and 1 aid station/feed station, with bag drop at halfway in Troutbeck.

Troutbeck is exactly half way in elevation, and close enough in mileage.

All feed stations will be fully stocked with water, cordial, Coke (real Coke), electrolytes and energy drinks. A huge variety of food, energy bars salty snacks, and salt. Energy gels will also be available around the course, but may not be where you need them most. If you are using a particular brand of energy bar, drink or gel, it is your responsibility to ensure you have enough. Mountain Fuel products will be available around the course but will be where you find them, and may not be where you feel you need them. If your fuelling strategy requires certain products, it is your responsibility to carry them. 

The Halfway Aid Station will also have hot pizza. Full fat and wheat pepperoni and vegan GF margarita.

​Food is for competitors only! No race number or tracker on your shoulder, no food.

We cater for all food preferences and allergies. RACE HQ will also be equipped with hot food.

A fantastic finishers meal is also included in your entry.

All leftover food from the event will be given to local food hubs to distribute as they see fit.

THE LAP is a no dogs event.

We have organised many events that allow dogs to take part but there are a number of reasons we do not allow them on THE LAP.

No vets will be in attendance on the course. Anyone seen taking part with a dog will be removed from the event on animal welfare grounds.

Supporters will be allowed dogs at Race HQ and the Start/Finish area.

This is a low level route (Loughrigg and Wansfell are low level fells) and the Lake District tends to get some of the most stable weather in May and September but, it is still the Lake District and bad weather can come at anytime.

THE LAP will be run whatever the conditions, be prepared for rain, hail and even sleet or snow. Equally heat and strong sun can be just as dangerous. It is up to you to ensure you are prepared for conditions on the day.​

Hypothermia is a result of you not wearing the correct clothing and is a decision you make, based on how much you carry. Do not expect sympathy!

The result will be posted on this website and social media (based on Open Tracking timelines) shortly after the event has finished.

We have taken the decision to no longer support the UTMB position on qualifying under the new system, or support races that do not support us.