Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

A 22.5 km fell race over the Howgill Fells with 1830 m ascent, mandatory kit and navigation required, strict cutoffs and limited entries.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

A trail half marathon in the North York Moors on 16 August 2026 with an ascent of Roseberry Topping, a five hour cut off and places limited to 50 runners.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is requir..

A series of fully marked and marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, organised by Trail Outlaws with series discounts and prizes for race winners.

A two hour, in-person introduction to trail running at Ardsley Reservoir with supported guidance, practical gear tips, and optional trial trail shoes.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series trail event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the day entry and post‑race food and a medal.

A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.

Inflatable 5K Newcastle on 22 August 2026 features giant inflatable obstacles across four distances, music zones and a finisher's medal. Family, group and charity ticket options plus volunteer and Blue Light Card discounts are available.

A traditional AM fell race established in 2025, the Hartsop Hop covers 19.5 km with 1,370 m of ascent from the sheep pens above Hartsop. The route includes five checkpoints, steep descents, and route choices across high cols.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A lapped towpath event on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal offering five distances, on-course feed stations, marshals and finisher food and medals in Kirkstall, Leeds.

Timed laps around a flat 5.3 km out and back course on the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. This final race in a 2026 Summer Series supports The Animal Sanctuary Wilmslow and includes a bespoke finisher's medal.

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

Annual agricultural and horticultural show at Eshton Hall featuring livestock and equine classes, crafts, local food, family activities and a fell race across several age categories.