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Join us for the RunThrough Lake District Trail Running Festival 53k & 23K on Saturday 10th April 2027!
Take on an unforgettable trail running challenge in the stunning Lake District with a choice of 53k or 23K routes. With dramatic climbs, sweeping views, and iconic fells all around, this festival promises a brilliant day out for trail runners ready to test themselves in one of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes.
Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 6th June 2026
Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 11th October 2026
Standard entry - Ends Sunday 7th March 2027
Secure your place today, prepare your kit, and join us in the Lake District for an epic day of trail running!
53k, 23k and RunThrough Foundation
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
Keswick, United Kingdom
Where and when
Location: School, Vicarage Hill, Keswick CA12 5QB, UK
Start times: 53k: 8:00 AM, 23k: 10:00 AM
Route information
53k
Pass Derwent Water and through Seathwaite. Ascend Scafell Pike into Wasdale. Around Kirk Fell to Honister Pass before summiting High Spy and descending Catbells back to Keswick
23k
Pass Derwent Water and through Menesty. Ascend High Spy and descend Catbells back to Keswick
Start Time
8:00 am - 53k
10:00 am - 23k
Come and enjoy the day with us we hope to see you there!
What's included
- Chip timed results
- Unique themed medal
- Free official event photos
- Post race goodies
How to get there
School, Vicarage Hill, Keswick CA12 5QB, UK
By Car
Keswick School is an 15-minute drive from Keswick and is a 30-minute drive from Penrith.
Parking
Very limited parking available at the school, remainder will be town centre parking.
Event day logistics
08:00 53k starts
10:00 23k starts
Race Packs
Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.
Bag Drop
There will be a secure area where bags can be left, though it is recommended that you bring as little baggage as possible. Your bag tag is attached to your race number which you can tear off and attach to your bag.
Refreshments
There will be a water station at the 5k point of the race and at the finish where flapjacks and bananas will be waiting for finishers.
Headphones
It is not recommended that you wear headphones during the race so you stay alert to what is going on around you and hear the encouragement from marshals and spectators. There will also be pedestrians on the paths you'll be running who you'll need to be aware of.
Race Results
Your race timings will be published on RunThrough results page after the race.