Keswick AC Causey Pike

Event Overview

The Causey Pike Fell Race is an AS category fell race organized by Keswick Athletic Club. The event follows a traditional route that takes participants to the summit of Causey Pike. The course starts from Stair and travels toward the Newlands Valley road before ascending to Rowling End. Runners then pass Sleet Hause to reach the summit of Causey Pike. The return route descends the fell and follows the miners' path along Stoneycroft Gill back to the start point.

The course is partially marked at the summit and features three marshal points along the way. All participants must adhere to Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. Required equipment includes full kit and a mandatory base layer. The race is open to individuals aged 16 and older, though participants under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Key Distances

• 7.2 km (4.5 miles) with 543 m (1,781 ft) of elevation gain.

Location and Logistics

Event headquarters and parking are located at Uzzicar Farm Field. The parking area is most easily accessed from Braithwaite rather than the Newlands side and is a five-minute walk from the start line. There is a fee for parking, and car sharing is encouraged by the organizers. Maps of the route are available for purchase at the headquarters on the day of the event.

Upon finishing, refreshments such as soup, juice, tea, and coffee are provided. Participants are requested to bring their own cups. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in the Under 23 and Senior categories for both men and women, as well as to the first-place finishers in various veteran age categories ranging from V40 to V70. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.