There are five events on the day, for all ages and abilities, from faster walkers to international standard athletes. The three main senior events, PUMA Trail Race, Challenge and Nordic Challenge all follow the same 14km course. The Bridgedale Sport Trail is approximately 4km, with the children's Fun Trails taking place at the finish on Fitz Park in Keswick and setting off when most people have finished the Derwentwater Trail.
"Challenging with superb views - but watch out for trenchfoot!" Peter Newstead
PUMA Derwentwater Trail Race 14km - Limit 600 (start 12.00) For the more serious runner, a well marked and marshalled course with fast, graded runnable climbs and descents for those with off road running experience. Great prizes for the winners, a specially designed, quality event T shirt to all finishers, and spot prizes too ! The time limit is 2 hours for the race and to enter you must be 16 or over.
PUMA Derwentwater Challenge 14km Limit 400 (start 11.00) An event for faster walkers and less competitive runners. If you want to take it easy and enjoy the views, this is the one for you. A specially designed, quality event T shirt for all finishers, and spot prizes too. There is a time limit of 3 hours for the Challenge and to enter you must be 16 or over.
Derwentwater Nordic Walking Challenge 14km (start 11.00) One of the first events in the UK for Nordic walkers. Nordic walking involves the use of special poles and you must bring these with you. There is a time limit of 3 hours and to enter you must be 16 or over.
Bridgedale Derwentwater Sport Trail 4km Limit 200 (start 10.00) A new event for everyone 12 years of age and older. This is a fitness walk, nordic walk, fun run and race all rolled into one. Ideal for novice and younger trail runners.
Derwentwater Fun Trails (start 14.30) Fun runs for all abilities of children under 12 within the finishing arena. Short laps for under 8's (400m), under 10's (800m) and under 12's (1000m), where having a go is the most important thing. Specially engraved medals to all the finishers, class winner's prizes for the first 3 boys and girls in each age class and spot prizes too. No entry limit for children - they can enter on the day too !
For general questions please email the VO2 Max Team.
