Keswick to Barrow

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The Keswick to Barrow Walk, also known as the K2B, is a 40 mile charity walking and running event which takes place annually in May in Cumbria, England, between Keswick and Barrow-in-Furness. The walk passes through much of the Lake District. It allows participants to run or walk as they choose. Most choose to walk, while the running contingent compete for the fastest runner trophy.

The walk has it origins in a 1966 challenge between a team of American experts working on the construction of

Castlerigg Stone Circle, roughly 50 miles from Barrow, but the length of the walk was in following years reduced to around 40 miles, starting south of Keswick.[1] The walk proved popular and became an annual event. By 1974 it had 1,500 participants,[1] and has continued to grow. Entry is currently capped at 2,900 walkers for logistical reasons,[2]
and the event is regularly oversubscribed.

For many years, the route began at Rough How Bridge on the

South Lakes Wild Animal Park on its way to Dalton-in-Furness. The final stretch runs close to Furness Abbey, before ending at the Hawcoat Park Sports Club in Hawcoat, Barrow.[4] The shorter Coniston to Barrow walk is aimed at teenagers, and joins the main route in Coniston.[5]

Competitors enter in teams of between 6 and 12,

armed forces, with prizes for the best performers among both groups[7] Competitors must raise a minimum of £80 for charity for their entry to be accepted.[8]
Up to 2016, more than £3.7M has been donated to charities over the history of the walk.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "History". Keswick to Barrow. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Sign-Up Opens for Keswick to Barrow Walk". Carlisle News & Star. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Health service teams to walk miles for charity". University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Health Trust. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  4. ^ "The Route: A Closer Look". Keswick to Barrow. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  5. North West Evening Mail. Archived from the original
    on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  6. ^ "Keswick to Barrow". About the Walk. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Trophies and Records". Keswick to Barrow. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  8. ^ "Disclaimer and Privacy". Keswick to Barrow. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.

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