Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

A 27 km AL Fell Race at Barley Village Hall on 21 November 2026, with 1473 m ascent. Navigation skills and required kit are mandatory; entries run from 1 July to 31 October and minimum age is 18.

A 5 km fell race in Litton and Upper Wharfedale with about 362 m of climb on 21 November 2026, featuring a new course from 2024 and a programme of junior races from under 9 to under 17.

A 5.8 Mile fell race around Marsden on 21 November 2026, starting and finishing at Marsden Cricket Club. The circular route covers reservoirs, hills and varied underfoot conditions and includes trophy prizes across several age and club cate..

Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.

Timed runs around Croxteth Park supporting Movember, with 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon. The mixed path and trail route is dog and buggy friendly, features chip timing and event medals.

A multi-day 200 mile ultramarathon across the trails of Greater Manchester that follows the GM Ringway and connects local communities. It forms part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series and includes live online GPS tracking.

Join the Padfield Plum Fair Scamper on Sun 22 Nov 2026 for an 8.8 km fell race around Padfield in the Peak District, featuring 320 m of climb and stunning views. Open to runners aged 16+, with pre and on the day entries and limited parking.

A chip-timed charity run at Heaton Park on 22 November 2026 offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options, supporting Movember with medals, headbands, on-course marshals and instant results.

The Kings Highway 15km Trail Race will take place in Altham on Sunday 22 November 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.

A trail 10 km loop through Marton Mere and past Blackpool Zoo on 29 November 2026, finishing in the grounds of the Village Hotel. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and refreshments are provided.

A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course, with mandatory safety kit and a 120 team limit plus wait list.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped miles from the event centre and must find their own way back using no maps or GPS. Options include 6, 10 and 15 mile drops and optional live tracking.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.