Races Half marathon · Keswick, UK
Keswick Half Marathon
Keswick Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in Keswick, UK, held each September. A road loop around Derwentwater with an extra loop into the Newlands Valley first. The organiser's promotion describes challenging hills and quotes more than 360 m of climbing. Mild but changeable in the Lake District in September, typically 8 to 16°C with a fair chance of rain. Keswick's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
next: Sunday 19 September 2027
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Mild but changeable in the Lake District in September, typically 8 to 16°C with a fair chance of rain.
Racing this course well
A road loop around Derwentwater with an extra loop into the Newlands Valley first. The organiser's promotion describes challenging hills and quotes more than 360 m of climbing.
Keswick's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £38 plus a booking fee, with a discount for affiliated runners
Official Keswick Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 19 September 2027
- Start time
- 11:00
The course in numbers
The Newlands Valley loop comes before the lap of Derwentwater and brings the main climbs.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total climb
- 360 m
Worth knowing
- The race is run by volunteers from Keswick Rugby Club to fund its grassroots rugby.
- Chip timing was introduced in 2026.
Pick your goal for Keswick
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Keswick Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Keswick Half Marathon?
- The next Keswick Half Marathon is on Sunday 19 September 2027 in Keswick, UK. It is held each September.
- Is the Keswick Half Marathon course flat?
- A road loop around Derwentwater with an extra loop into the Newlands Valley first. The organiser's promotion describes challenging hills and quotes more than 360 m of climbing.
- How do I enter the Keswick Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £38 plus a booking fee, with a discount for affiliated runners.
- How should I train for the Keswick Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Keswick — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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