Keswick Half Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Keswick Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Keswick Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £167
Decision summary
Keswick Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 5:41/km
- Entry fee
- £37
- Typical conditions
- 49/100
- Evidence depth
- 41 verified facts
2:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 64% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Keswick Half Marathon?
The Keswick Half Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 367 m.
Where does the Keswick Half Marathon route go?
The Keswick Half Marathon route starts at Portinscale, with an 11:00am start and finishes at Keswick Rugby Club. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Derwentwater, Newlands Valley, Portinscale, Swinside and Skelgill. A challenging route around Derwentwater with an extra loop beforehand into the Newlands valley.
What should runners know on race day for the Keswick Half Marathon?
Roads are not closed to traffic; a lead car runs in front of the lead runner and every junction is marshalled. 4. Chip timing introduced for 2026 (the first time in the race's history) via partnership with Events Up North. Live on-the-day results feed.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 367 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- 1,000
- Field cap
- 1,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Runners not reaching Grange Bridge (8.5 miles) by 1pm (2 hours after the 11am start) are offered transport back or continue at their own risk.
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 4
- Closed roads
- Roads are not closed to traffic; a lead car runs in front of the lead runner and every junction is marshalled.
- Medal
- Optional commemorative slate medal available to purchase (£8) at registration.
- Finisher tee
- Free t-shirt included with online registration (excluded for on-the-day entries).
Access and course status
- Start
- Portinscale, with an 11:00am start
- Finish
- Keswick Rugby Club
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- Derwentwater, Newlands Valley, Portinscale, Swinside, Skelgill, Manesty, Grange, Grange Bridge
- Notable features
- Chip timing introduced for 2026 (the first time in the race's history) via partnership with Events Up North
- live on-the-day results feed
- A challenging route around Derwentwater with an extra loop beforehand into the Newlands valley
- elevated views of Derwentwater. Said to be one of the most scenic half marathon routes in the country
- Water stations at approximately 3, 6, 8 and 10.5 miles
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £37 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £167 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 21°CTypical temperature
- 20 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 49Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Keswick Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £37, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £167 including modelled travel and accommodation.