The events that have unfolded following the tragic killing of George Floyd have impacted the entire world. It has brought into sharp focus a real desire for long overdue change, including in our own sports industry. Click HERE for source article…
Peter Trainor recently got in touch with Trudy, our KAC secretary in 2020… “I ran as a Keswick member in first London Marathon on 29 March 1981 and finished in 651st position in the time of 2:47:20. (Photo attached)” (If…
Light at the end of the Tunnel in Keswick to Threlkeld Reconnection Project Work is progressing well on the £7.9 million Lake District National Park Authority led project to reconnect the much loved Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail. With six…
A message from UK Athletics CEO, Joanna Coates UK Athletics is currently working towards the Equality Standard for Sport Advanced Level with England Athletics – a significant part of this relates to tackling racism. In recent years, in this work…
All comments below must be read alongside the latest government guidelines, UK Athletics guidelines https://www.uka.org.uk/media/news/2020-news-page/march-2020/31-03-20-virtual-coaching-guidance/ and the FRA guidelines published on 25 March 2020 https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/ . Due to the terrain around Keswick, we also have to consider the impact of an incident on The Mountain Rescue…
Due to Covid-19, we are reducing the KAC subs (the amount the club keeps) from £10 to £5 to help everyone at the moment and just to keep our costs covered and your memberships up-to-date. England Athletics are reducing their…
Coronavirus Statement Athletics in England suspension extended until 31 May 2020 24 March 2020 Following the further restrictions on movement put in place by the UK Government last night, UKA and the Home Country Athletics Federations have made the following…
Statement from Chair of Keswick Athletic Club It is with regret that I have to announce that Keswick Athletic Club have cancelled all club races planned for 2020 until further notice. This is not a decision we have taken lightly…
The Fell Runners Association was formed in 1970 to cater for the needs of fell runners. It has over 6,000 individual members from around 300 athletic clubs. The Association (which is affiliated to UK Athletics) was the first and is…
Great turnout today and the weather held just long enough for this great time trial. Thanks to Lyn Thompson for organising. Congrats to Carl and Katy for 1st male and female home! Results are HERE