RunThrough Trails Lake District

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What you’re in for

From Keswick past Derwent Water and through Seathwaite, up Scafell Pike and down into Wasdale. From there it skirts Kirk Fell to Honister Pass before summiting High Spy and dropping down Catbells back into Keswick. The 23K takes the same start past Derwent Water, then climbs High Spy and comes back over Catbells. Aid stations are fully stocked and the ultra carries a GPS tracker.

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Train for it: routes near the start

Routes starting within 20 km of Keswick, Cumbria, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.

MODERATE

Derwentwater Round from Keswick

14.6km · 21m climb · Loop · 1.0km away

A complete lap of one of Lakeland's most beautiful lakes on good paths, with the fells reflected in the water and barely a climb in sight.

Checked Jul 2026

EXPERT

Bob Graham Round Leg 1: Skiddaw and Blencathra

20.8km · 1,576m climb · Point to point · 1.0km away

You get the start of the most famous round in British fell running, crossing Skiddaw at 931 m and the lonely top of Great Calva before the high traverse to Blencathra and the steep drop off Hall's Fell.

Checked Jul 2026

HARD

Walla Crag, Castle Crag and Derwentwater from Keswick

26.2km · 719m climb · Loop · 1.0km away

Two contrasting little Wainwrights on one long lap, the airy edge of Walla Crag above Derwentwater and the steep slate cone of Castle Crag deep in Borrowdale.

Checked Jul 2026

MODERATE

Latrigg from Keswick

8.3km · 288m climb · Out & back · 1.0km away

The classic Keswick viewpoint reached on a quick loop, with the whole sweep of Derwentwater and the Borrowdale fells laid out from a friendly grassy summit.

Checked Jul 2026

HARD

Catbells from Keswick

16.8km · 431m climb · Loop · 1.0km away

You earn the Catbells summit the long way, with kilometres of lakeside running each side of the climb and no car needed from Keswick.

Checked Jul 2026

VERY HARD

Espresso Round

22.6km · 1,055m climb · Loop · 1.1km away

All four summits are visible from George Fisher's cafe window, so you can plan the whole thing over a coffee before you go and pick out exactly what you're about to climb.

Checked Jul 2026

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Common questions

How far is the Lake District?

The Lake District offers 2 distances: 53K (32.9 miles), 23K (14.3 miles).

How much climbing is in the Lake District?

The 53K has 1,872 m of ascent. The 23K has 787 m of ascent.

How hard is the Lake District?

53K: Expert. 23K: Hard. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

Is the Lake District course marked?

We haven't confirmed the marking on the Lake District with RunThrough Trails. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.

What kit do I need for the Lake District?

We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Lake District. RunThrough Trails confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.

What are the cut-offs for the Lake District?

Overall time limits — 53K: 13h 30m, 23K: 5h 30m.

What is at the checkpoints on the Lake District?

We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Lake District. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the RunThrough Trails race information rather than turning up expecting food.

Can I download the Lake District route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Lake District?

No date announced. When RunThrough Trails confirm the next Lake District, it appears here and on the race calendar.