Lake District Running Festival

Keswick, United Kingdom • 10 Apr 2027

Lake District Running Festival 10 April 2027

The Lake District Running Festival is scheduled for 10 April 2027 in Keswick, United Kingdom. The event base is given as School, Vicarage Hill, Keswick CA12 5QB. The programme offers two marked trail routes with GPX files provided for navigation.

  • 53k ultra route through Derwent Water, Seathwaite, Scafell Pike, Wasdale, Honister Pass
  • 23k route from Keswick via Derwent Water, Manesty, High Spy and Catbells back to Keswick

The 53k course passes Derwent Water, goes through Seathwaite, ascends Scafell Pike and drops into Wasdale, skirts Kirk Fell, crosses Honister Pass, summits High Spy and descends via Catbells to Keswick. The 23k course runs from Keswick past Derwent Water and Manesty, climbs High Spy and returns via Catbells.

The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and will follow UK Athletics rules. Members of UKA affiliated running clubs can claim a £2 entry discount at checkout. Minimum ages are 20 years for the 53k and 17 years for the 23k.

Included services and features listed for participants comprise live tracking for ultra runners, a themed medal, free official race photos, chip timing, post race goodies, marshals at major junctions and an event village with food and drink options. A discounted event t shirt is available as a checkout purchase through partner RT Kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

53 km
Ultra Trail
23 km
Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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