Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

A 50 miles LDWA challenge around north Leeds on two loops, visiting Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate with a 22 hour time limit.

50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cut-off.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 feature 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park and Water Garden with live chip timing.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

Nighttime trail runs at Kielder Waterside under gold tier dark skies, organised by Trail Outlaws with multiple distances and entry fees from £25 to £70.

A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.

Flat canal-side out-and-back races from Granary Wharf, Leeds, offering distances from 10K to ultra with regular feed stations and Trail Running Association licensing.

Community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a 13 mile out and back route, shorter turn back options, refreshments and family entries.

Trail running at Beacon Fell on 7 March 2027 with a 10k and a longer off road route, chip timing, aid stations, and medals. Finishers receive pie and a brew.

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027 featuring marked, chip-timed trails, views over Coniston Water, no cut-offs, and the option to run with up to two dogs.

A 31.7 mile off road fell race around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge with about 1615 m of climb. It crosses remote moorland, requires FRA mandatory kit and navigation skills, and raises funds for local charities.

Trail races from 13 to 50 miles around the Welcome Way near Otley, featuring moorland views, checkpoints, trackers and a mandatory kit list.

Two Crosses offers 18 and 26 mile routes from Greenmount Old School that visit Affetside Roman Cross and the Pilgrim's Cross on Holcombe Moor.

Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.

A coastal timed running event in Lytham featuring a 5.24 mile flat tarmac lap with options to complete marathon or half marathon within a six hour limit.

Trail runs around Grasmere with a new Half Marathon plus 10km and 5km routes, canicross friendly, live chip timing and limited parking in Ambleside.

An eight hour event at Heaton Park where participants run as many 5.6 km loops as possible across mixed terrain, with single-day or combined weekend totals.

A 53 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2300 m ascent, checkpoint cutoffs and a 16 hour time limit.