Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

Trail running in Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with 9 km and 12 km routes, dog-friendly options, marked course and chip timing.

An 80 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route across the North York Moors with mandatory kit checks, GPX navigation and staffed aid stations offering food, drink and medical support.

Trail runs at Bramham Park on 4 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon across the estate; canicross friendly and parking available.

An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop completed each hour, plus a festival-style HQ with DJs, food and coffee as the race continues until one Last Standing remains.

Trail event from Hawkshead with marked 10K and 16K routes, Lake District views and a mile long Coffin Trail climb; water stations and marshals on course.

A trail running festival in Keswick on 10 April 2027 with two routes, 53k and 23k, across classic Lake District terrain. The event is TRA licensed and includes live ultra tracking, chip timing, photos and a themed medal.

Trail event from Skipton through parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way offering 13, 20 and 34 mile options with scenic upland sections.

A figure of eight mountain route from Askham in the Lake District of roughly 40 miles, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and Place Fell with required mountain kit.

A coastal trail half marathon from Redcar to Staithes covering 14.35 miles with varied terrain, 1591 ft of ascent and a five hour limit. Two aid stations, a finishers medal and category trophies are provided.

A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby following the England Coast Path and Cleveland Way. The 26.57 mile route includes sand, cliffs and 3,263 ft of ascent, with four aid stations, marshaled checkpoints and a GPX route available.

A 13.8 mile off road half marathon from Moel y Parc summit along Offa's Dyke to Prestatyn beach, with 2450 ft ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing.

A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.

Trail running in Sedbergh with 10 km, half marathon and marathon options, electronic timing, food stops and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off.

Flat canal side out and back runs from Granary Wharf along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, offered in 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances. Routes are traffic free, marshalled, with regular feed stations and finisher medals.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

Beyond Newcastle runs from the Quayside in Newcastle offering fully supported 55 km and 25 km trail routes that follow the Tyne and Derwent rivers with marshals, feed stations and live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

Canicross in Dodd Wood with fully marked 8K and 5K forest courses, chip timed and offering lake views as part of the Lakeland Paws finale weekend.

Coastal ultra routes from Prestatyn to Bangor with 50 km (54.8 km) or 100 km options, aid stations, tracking, chip timing and mandatory kit checks.

An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.