Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Run Stately Trails: Aske at Aske Hall for an evening 5 km or 10 km loop, with a 5 km walk option. Limited to 200 runners, this mostly flat but muddy estate course winds through pastures and woodland for a scenic country trail.

On 23 July 2026 Stately Trails: Aske Hall invites you to scenic, fully marked estate trails at Constable Burton Hall through fields, tracks and woodland. Choose a 5km run or walk or a 10km challenge and enjoy post race food options.

Join Its Grim Up North Running at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July 2026 for a friendly 5k or 10k Summer Series run. Free parking and evening or on the day registration, with a medal, hot food and a drink for every finisher.

Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 in Coniston, Cumbria on 24 to 26 July 2026 offers scenic but demanding Lake District loops with big climbs and remote trails. Ideal for experienced ultra runners seeking a classic, rugged long distance challenge.

Alderman's Ascent returns to Greenfield for its tenth running, a punchy 8.5 km fell race with about 400 m of climb to Shaw Rocks. Expect technical downhills and a stiff finish in this English Fell Running Championship counter, with pre entr..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

Tackle the classic Holme Moss Fell Race, a rugged 28 km Pennine moorland challenge with steep climbs, rocky ground and river crossings. Limited to 200 experienced runners, bring navigation skills and mandatory kit for a true fell adventure.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Join Skipton's Rock up n' Run on 30 July 2026 for a lively evening 5k or 10k on road and trail as part of a pop up Summer Series. Turn up on the night, grab a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink.

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

She Strides is a women only 50 km ultramarathon from Hebden Bridge, looping through woodland, moorland and Haworth for a scenic, challenging trail experience. Vegan aid stations, female crew, finisher medal and post race bar.

Run the 37 mile Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra Backwards across the North Pennines AONB, a scenic loop with about 4,800 ft of ascent. Solo runners and relay teams tackle rugged trails with checkpoints, marshals and a finishers mug.

Join the Calderdale Crawl for a scenic 24 mile walk or run around Halifax, following woods, rivers and canals with friendly checkpoints and refreshments. Finishers receive a certificate and memento and have a relaxed 10 hour completion time..