Keswick Sports Fell Race

Braithwaite, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Keswick Sports Fell Race takes place in Keswick, Lake District, England, on Sun 16 Aug 2026. The course is about 4.8 km / 3 miles with approximately 290 m of climb. The venue is Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. The route will be fully flagged. The race holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.

Entry and race details

Entry on the day is permitted; pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day fee is £5 and entries are taken in the Pavilion. Minimum age for the main fell race is 13, in line with FRA guidelines.

Junior races are included on the day. There is a free cross country style race in the park for children aged 6 to 12. Teams are not allowed for this event.

The event lists official course records for the distance: 00:16:37 (male, 1984) and 00:20:00 (female, 2005). A prize of £500 is offered for any record broken and £250 for achieving within one minute of a record. There will also be a separate mile race on the day with prize money for the male and female winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
3 mi
3 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Tackle Kirkby Moor on Sat 29 Nov 2025 with a 10.5 km fell race climbing 490 m across classic Lake District terrain. Entry on the day is welcome and teams of three can vie for the Bob Grieve Trophies.

The Drop Kendal drops solo runners or teams at an unknown location blindfolded and challenges them to find their way back to base in Kendal. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes for a map free test of navigation and stamina.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap on Dec 6 2025 at Bleach Green Ennerdale, a steep 4 km fell with 410 m ascent and staggered handicap starts. Pre entry required, mandatory kit applies, and club AGM follows prize giving.

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 7 December 2025 in Grizedale Forest offers scenic 5K and 10K runs on forest roads and trails with views over Coniston Water. Chip timed and dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, event is full.