Newlands Memorial Race

Stair, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Newlands Memorial Race is scheduled for Sat 18 Apr 2026 in the Lake District, England. The event is listed in category AM and is based at Newlands Adventure Centre, Stair, Keswick (grid reference NY237212). The course distance is 18.5 km (11.5 miles) with 1100 m (3609 ft) of climb. Skills listed for the event are ER, LK, NS. Minimum age for entry is 18.

Entry and fees

Entry is by pre-entry only; there is no entry on the day. The online entry system opens at the end of December. Pre-entry fees are £15.00 for members and £18.00 for non-members.

Course, competition and administration

The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Team results are included for the top 4 men and top 4 women. There are no junior races. Recorded course best times are 01:28:27 (male, 2003) and 01:44:02 (female, 2007); course changes in 2023 have no effect on these records. The race is a counter in the Pete Bland Sports / inov-8 Lakes Grand Prix. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 mi
11.5 Miles
19 km
18.5 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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