Mountain Trail Running at it's Best...

A trail marathon incorporating England's highest peak. Based from Keswick the route follows beautiful lakeshore trails, wooded valleys to spectacular high mountain trails, incorporating some of the most dramatic rock scenery in the Lake District.

Borrowdale is described as "The most beautiful valley in England" and a trail runners dream. Combine this with a route over Scafell Pike and you have a truly spectacular course.

Start Time: 0930                    Registration: 0700 - 0845 at Crow Park.                         

Event Venue: Crow Park, Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ

Start Location: The event will start from the track adjacent to the entrance/car park at Lingholm, CA12 5TZ (GR 251 223). This isjust outside the village of Portinscale, which is approx. 35min walk/25min jog from event HQ.

Finish Location: Crow Park, Keswick                                     Entries: Minimum entry age 18 years old.

"An amazing event I had an absolute ball. It was my first marathon and suspect all future events will struggle to compete! I wanted to say a huge thank you to the marshals who were all so professional they inspired confidence and made me feel safe throughout"

 

Terrain: You do not have to be super-fast or an elite athlete to enter, this will be an awesome challenge if you're looking to push yourself that bit further! However, the event is not suitable for novice trail runners as the terrain on the 42k is tough mountain trails and the ability to navigate the route is essential. Approx. 90% of the route is single-track trails.

Included: Professionally run event, qualified and experienced personnel at various checkpoints, qualified medical support, online registration, electronic chip timing, unique finishers medal, partially marked course, waterproof map, gpx downloads, refreshments at finish, hydration and feed stations on the course.

The event is part of a fantastic weekend of trail races with the Borrowdale 21k,10k and 5k Trail Races scheduled for the Saturday. The races are held in conjunction with the National Trust Derwentwater Regatta, you can bring the whole family for activities to make a great weekend of it!

For full details visit www.highterrainevents.co.uk