Dawn Run

What’s Included

• Electronic chip timing
• Event t-shirt (unless you choose to donate cost of T Shirt to our Catbells Conservation project with Fix the Fells)
• 1 hydration station at Castlerigg Stone Circle
• Event activation – drumming performance at Castlerigg Stone Circle
• Breakfast drink & snack at Festival vendor 
• Evening live music and daytime Tent Talks ALL WEEKEND (Friday to Sunday). Note: Festival Village general access is free for all to roam before 5pm. After 5pm requires a sports ticket or festival ticket – all non ticket holders will then be required to vacate the festival village.

Race Location

Athletes start and finish in the Festival Village, Crow Park.

Address: 

Crow Park, Keswick, CA12 5DJ

The Dawn Run sets off from Crow Park on the shores of Derwentwater, following gentle lakeside and woodland trails as the first light begins to spread across the fells. The route climbs gradually out of Keswick, winding through quiet lanes and rolling fields with wide-open views of Blencathra, Clough Head and the surrounding Lakeland skyline.

As the ascent continues, the trail leads you towards the iconic Castlerigg Stone Circle, arriving just as the sun is rising. This is the high point of the route – both literally and emotionally – offering panoramic views across the valley as the landscape glows with early-morning colour.

After a peaceful pause at Castlerigg, the return leg drops back down along smooth, flowing tracks and rural footpaths. You’ll weave through tranquil farmland and rejoin familiar Keswick trails before finishing back at Crow Park, completing a beautifully balanced loop with a mix of steady climbs, runnable descents and breathtaking sunrise scenery.

Athlete guide

Athlete guides will be sent out a couple of weeks before the event and also available to download here.

We welcome all outdoor sport enthusiasts to Keswick Mountain Festival and want to make the event as inclusive as possible. The document (link below for download) aims to give you all the information you need to allow you to make a decision about visiting the Festival and entering one of the events. Everyone has their own needs for information, so please contact us to discuss how we can support you in your chosen sport. Please email info@keswickmountainfestival.co.uk as soon as possible.

KMF has a dedicated Accessibility Zone with various exhibitors and sports providers.

KMF does not offer any deferrals, only refunds as follows:

5.1 If for any reason you are entitled to a refund, entry fees will be refunded as follows;

• up to 6 weeks+ prior to the first day of the festival starting: 75% refund (less any ticket transaction fees),
• 4 weeks – 6 weeks prior to the first day of the festival starting: 50% refund (less any ticket transaction fees),
• less than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the festival starting: No Refund.

5.2 Entrants wishing to withdraw must inform the organiser by email (info@keswickmountainfestival.co.uk), the date of the email requesting withdrawal will be taken as the date of withdrawal.  Telephone, Facebook, or other messages are not acceptable. 

5.3 Due to the nature of sports events we are unable to make exceptions for injuries, illness, pregnancy or work-related issues.

5.4 Any refund will usually be paid, using the same method you used to buy the tickets, within 30 days of the original date of the event or the date that we receive your email requesting withdrawal, whichever is later.

5.3 No refunds will be offered under any circumstances if you fail to comply with the all terms and conditions applicable to those tickets, the venue or the event.

5.4 In all cases Triathlon Edinburgh reserve the right to charge a small administration fee (typically £5) to cover costs associated with card repayments and refund administration time.

5.5 No refunds will be granted after one month has passed from the festival closing date.