The Meet will be organised around this on the Sunday, but of course the race is not compulsory!
Race Overview
The YHA King of the Castle (KOTC) is a unique uphill-only fell race held at YHA Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England. Participants run from the hostel bar to the war memorial on Castle Crag, a short but steep climb, making it a challenging and exhilarating start to the year
2027: 3rd January, 13:00 start.
details: https://www.fabian4.co.uk
Course Details
- Distance: 2.5 km (1.6 miles)
- Elevation Gain: 200 m (656 ft)
- Format: Individual time trial; each runner starts separately and is professionally timed with live results displayed in the hostel
- Category: AS (adult short)
- Minimum Age: 18 years; no junior races