Thornthwaite Round

SEP
18
2027
A 15.6 km fell race in the Lake District on 18 Sep 2027 with 871 m ascent, based at St Mary's Church in Thornthwaite, Keswick.
Sat 18 Sep 2027
16 kilometers

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Thornthwaite Round

The Thornthwaite Round is a fell race in the Lake District, England, taking place on Sat 18 Sep 2027. The course covers 15.6 km (9.7 miles) with 871 m of ascent and uses a mix of forest tracks and open fell terrain. The event is based at St Mary's Church, Thornthwaite, Keswick; parking at the venue is limited so car sharing, cycling, or using the X5 bus are suggested. Grid reference NY226254.

Entry options include pre-entry and entry on the day, with pre-entry fee £12.00 and entry on the day fee £15.00; entries are handled via SI entries. Teams are permitted. The minimum age for entrants is 18 and there are no junior races. Skills listed for the event are ER and PM.

The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times include a male record of 01:14:49 set in 2024 and a female record of 01:30:24 set in 2025. Homemade tea is provided for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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