The Coniston Fell Race is an annual Lake District fell race held in April or May, starting and finishing in the village of Coniston. The route is approximately 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) in length with 1,065 metres (3,494 ft) of ascent[1] and takes in checkpoints on the summits of Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston.[2]