Entries
Pre-Entry Window 1:  UK Athletics Championships Category.
  • M Open, F Open, MV40, FV40 teams of 6.  One team per club in each championship category only.
  • Entries open on 1st August and close on 20th August.
  • Invited teams will then have until 31st August to confirm entry and to pay.
  • Names of all runners to be declared by 9am on Friday 20th October.

Pre-Entry Window 2:   All other teams and categories until event full.
  • Any teams wishing to take part in the championships but who missed the Window 1 deadline above.
  • MV50, FV50, Mixed (3 M and 3 F), V60 Open (any combination of M/F), Mixed Open (non-competitive, any make up allowed).
  • Teams may also now enter additional teams into the UK Athletics Championships categories (B teams, C teams, etc.). Teams not affiliated with UKA for fell running may also enter here. 
  • Entries open on 1st September and close on 20th September.
  • Invited teams will then have until 30th September to confirm and to pay.
  • Names of all runners to be declared by 9am on Friday 20th October.

Pre-Entry Window 3:  Teams on waiting list.
  • Invitations will be sent out to any teams placed on the waiting list from 1st October.
  • Names of all runners to be declared by 9am on Friday 20th October.
Courses
Leg 1: solo.   Runners aged 16+ on race day may compete in this leg.
Leg 2: pairs.  
Leg 3: paired navigation.  
Leg 4:  solo.  

For more details, please refer to the Event Briefing document.
Age Restrictions
Runners aged 16+ on the day of the race may compete in leg one only, otherwise it's 18+ for all other legs.  Leg one will be flagged.

Team Captain must ensure that signed Parent/Guardian Declaration forms are submitted on the day and displayed on front of envelope at Registration to show how many 16yr olds are competing.
Pricing
Entry is £180 per team.  Unfortunately no refunds will be available but names of runners may be amended up until 9am on Friday 20th October.
​Recce Policy
​With the publication of the maps teams are free to start reccying the routes, however, please note the following:
Parking - There is NO PARKING available at Braithwaite Lodge farm where the routes start from. Please also refrain from parking anywhere in the village, instead making use of the parking at the Primary School (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4rgHdFAQ9ydyVqR7) or the old road on the other side of the A66 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hvkZuT6tqn4JU2Mt8).

Start/finish field - This is NOT open access so please use the public footpath to head around to pick up the routes. 

​Finish - The exact route into the finish field at the very end of the legs may not be exactly as indicated on the maps. We'll be cutting some bracken and removing a section of the fence to make it possible!
GPS usage
GPS usage is prohibited for navigation purposes.
Event HQ
​Braithwaite, near Keswick.  Please refer to the Event Briefing document.
Start time
​11am.
​Competition Rules
UK athletics fell running rules will apply.  Please see here for further details:  2023_british_athletics_fell_and_hill_relay_rules_and_guidelines.pdf
Kit
​Full FRA kit required plus a survival bag.  Please refer to the Event Briefing document for full details.
​Parking
Braithwaite. £10 per car. Coaches/minibuses by prior arrangement. Please refer to the Event Briefing document. ​
Course Maps
Maps for legs 1, 2 and 4 can now be accessed here:  
leg_1_map.jpeg 
leg_2_map.jpeg
leg_4_map.jpeg
​Route Notes
For more detailed information on all legs, including changeovers, please refer to the Final Instructions document.
Club Tents
​One per club, maximum 3m x 3m, except by prior arrangement.
Overnight Camping
This will be available in the parking field for an extra £10 (regardless of 1 or 2 nights, and in addition to parking, so £20 all in). There is a water tap and portaloos. Pubs in the village for evening meals (booking advisable) or a short bus trip into Keswick.
There is a bus back to Braithwaite at 10:15pm and 00:15am for those wanting to celebrate in the evening!
Dale Head Race
​The Keswick AC organised Dale Head fell race at the Borrowdale Shepherds meet fall the following day (Sunday 22nd), so why not make a weekend of it and double up with this classic race!
Details: http://keswickac.org.uk/kac-races/dale-head/

If you're not racing but might be able to help marshal please let us know!!
Evening 'do'
Many of Keswick AC will be celebrating the hosting of the relays in town the evening after and you are most welcome to join! 
Food and Drink
​​Entry fee includes food and drink for all competitors.  Food and drink available for non competitors on site or in the local village.
​Impact
We aim to lower the impact of our event.  As such, we have some small requests:
  • bring your own cutlery, water bottle, bowl, mug or flask.
  • Travel by bike or in full cars or minibuses.
​Contact
We hope that all of your questions and queries are addressed in the Event Briefing document.  If, having read this, you still have doubts, please get in touch via the email address below.​

email : [email protected]​