Borrowdale Trail Race

Keswick, United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2026

Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon

The Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon is a 21 km trail race. The course is a single lap on hilly terrain around Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.

The race starts at Lingholm. Registration and the finish are at Crow Park on Lake Road in Keswick. The course will be marked.

Facilities include water stations, toilets, and a baggage store. There is no changing area or showers. A mobile coffee van will be selling drinks and cakes on site.

All finishers receive a bespoke medal, and event photographs will be available to download. Prizes are awarded for the first three male and female finishers, and for first place in each age category.

The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Participants must be aged 17 or older on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21 Kilometres
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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