The Lakeland 100 ‘Ultra Tour of the Lake District’ is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300m of ascent and consists almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths. The route starts in Coniston and heads South before completing a clockwise loop which takes in the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere before arriving in Keswick. From here the route heads to Matterdale and continues over to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston.

2023 is the 16th annual edition of the Montane Ultra Tour of the Lake District. Racers compete non-stop across two-course distances - 100 miles (ML100) and 50 miles (ML50), taking in the picturesque yet unforgiving terrain of one of the UK's most famous national parks, the Lake District.

Conditions will vary from hour to hour, with competitors needing to carry essential kit at all times. Bodies will be battered, spirits will be tested and those that cross the finish line in Coniston will earn their status and become legends!

Meet Harry, James & Tehillah as they get up close and personal with the Lakeland 50 & 100 - your chance to get a unique insight into the world of ultras

Montane athlete Marcus Scotney runs you through his kit for the Lakeland 100, how he'll load his running pack and what's going into his drop bag at Dalemain.