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Thornthwaite Round

Keswick, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Thornthwaite Round is a fell race held in the Lake District, England on Sat 19 Sep 2026. The course is a mix of forest tracks and open fell. The route distance is 15.6 km / 9.7 miles with 871 m / 2858 ft of climb. The venue for registration and race facilities is St Mary’s Church, Thornthwaite, Keswick (grid reference NY226254). Parking is limited; organisers advise car sharing, cycling, or using the X5 bus. Skills listed for the event are ER and PM. The minimum age is 18. Junior races are not provided.

Entries, race status and records

Pre-entry is available (entries via SI entries) and entry on the day is permitted. Fees are listed as £12.00 for pre-entry and £15.00 for entry on the day. Teams are allowed. The event holds a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times for 2024 are 01:14:49 for the fastest male time and 01:30:53 for the fastest female time. Homemade tea is provided for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Keswick

Race information

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16 km
Thornthwaite Round
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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