The most picturesque marathon in the UK. The first Lakeland Trails Marathon takes in a full circuit of beautiful Coniston Water, visiting the National Trust beauty spot of Tarn Hows and also Beacon Tarn, through mature oak forest and open hillside. There are two options : a Challenge event for less competitive runners (with a time limit of 8 hrs) and a Trail Race for competitive runners (with a time limit of 6 hrs)