Organisers of Keswick Mountain Festival have confirmed that the Town Trials will return to kickstart this year’s festival.
The series of running and cycling obstacle races for adults and children will take place in and around Keswick’s Market Square from 4pm next Friday, September 10.
Designed to bring the festival into the heart of Keswick, the Town Trials are free to enter and precede the first night of live music in Crow Park, headlined by Bad Manners.
They will see adults and children tackle short-lapped loops of Market Square and its alleyways, in waves. Each race will start part-way down the Market Square, with the bike races having a ‘Le Mans’ style running start.
Runners and cyclists will have to negotiate sharp corners, zig-zags, steps, ramps and other obstacles such as hay bales.
The races will begin with single lap children’s races, followed by a four lap adults’ run, and concluding with a six lap adults’ bike race.
Participants should register from 2pm on the day, at a desk located inside the George Fisher store on Borrowdale Road. The emphasis is on having fun and fancy dress encouraged.
Festival director Nicola Meadley said: “The Town Trials were a big success when we launched them in 2019, so we were determined to bring them back this year.
“The races are a brilliant way to bring the festival right into the heart of the town and they’re also really great fun for participants and spectators alike!
For full details about the trials, visit www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk/towntrials
