Trail Running calendar near Alston 2026-2027

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir on a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. The event is the first of a three race autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026 and is open to runners aged 11 and over.

A 10k trail race in Malham forming the third event of the Due North Trail Trilogy. The route passes Malham Cove and Malham Tarn and climbs to Weets Top before a long descent; drinks stations and a post race meal are provided.

Inflatable 5K in Edinburgh on 5 September 2026 is a non timed fun run with giant inflatable obstacles across repeat 2.5 km laps. Distances from 2.5 km to 15 km are offered, with a finisher medal and on course water.

A five-stage endurance race in the Lake District on Saturday 5 September 2026, combining a lake swim, two road-bike legs, a mountain ascent to Scafell Pike and a short trail run. The course totals 112 km with about 6,916 ft of ascent.

Trail running at Kielder Castle on 5 September 2026 celebrating 100 years of Kielder Forest. Routes range from 6 km to 50 km with marked courses, refreshment outposts and on site camping.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

An 8-hour trail loop challenge on 05 Sep 2026 at Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps, timed by wrist tags. Basecamp offers storage and catering, parking and Rock UK accommodation deals are available.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail events from Fitz Park in Keswick feature marked 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes around Derwentwater with marshals, a race village, live music and water points; each distance has specific age and time limits.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge in Malhamdale from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026, with staffed checkpoints, route refreshments and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and finishers within the time limit can receive a c..

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fully waymarked, supported 33 mile (53 km) mountain ultramarathon from Seascale to the summit of Scafell Pike with 5,000 ft of ascent. Part of the Sea to Summit trilogy, it includes pit stops, professional medical cover and mandatory kit..

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finishers meal. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circuit.