Trail Running calendar near Ambleside 2026-2027

Run a scenic 10km loop through the bluebell-filled Yarrow Valley. The woodland and riverside trail includes picturesque river crossings. Finish at the Flaming Grill Pub to collect your medal and celebrate.

Choose between a 10k or 15k trail run through the tracks and fields around Scorton village. The route climbs to Nicky Nook for panoramic views across Lancashire. Both fully marked courses start from Gubberford Lane.

The Chopwell Gambit is a unique 10km trail race in Chopwell Woods where strategy is everything. Runners choose their own start time, with the last to begin declared the winner. This inaugural event tests nerve and pacing against a fixed noo..

The Lap is a 72km ultra marathon around Lake Windermere. With 24 hours to complete the fully marked trail, it offers six support stations and is open to runners and walkers.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Explore the trails of Constable Burton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales with a 5km or 10km race. The course winds through pasture, woodland, and includes a fun stream crossing. Trail shoes are recommended for the potentially muddy paths.

Part of a summer series, this event in Rodley features 5k and 10k distances. Registration is simple, with on-the-day entries accepted. All runners get a medal, food, and a drink.

The Holcombe 10 will take place in Ramsbottom on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 10 miles.

Explore Yorkshire's trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 50-mile ultra, on routes linking famous paths like the Pennine Way. Every finisher gets a medal and a meal back at the h..

The classic Sedbergh Fell Race ascends Winder, offering a short but steep 3.5 km course with 340 meters of climb. It is a BOFRA championship event with dedicated junior races. The race starts from The Showfield in Sedbergh.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

The Charlesworth Chase is a 5.2-mile fell race starting from the Craven Arms in Appletreewick. The out-and-back course ascends 1200 ft to the Simons Seat trig point. Entry includes a drink to be enjoyed at the finish line.

This recce day covers the challenging first 12-mile section of the Lakes in A Day route from Caldbeck to Threlkeld. Led by experienced NAV4 guides, it includes route advice and covers terrain like Blencathra and Hallsfell Ridge. Group size..

This 50-mile ultra journey starts in Sedgwick, Kendal, and finishes near Preston, tracing the historic Lancaster Canal. The scenic route offers views of Morecambe Bay and passes through several picturesque towns. Participants can run solo o..

Oswiu's Revenge is a 13.2 mile trail run through the Black Hambleton woods and hills near Osmotherley. The challenging course offers expansive moorland views and requires runners to carry full mandatory kit. Finishers receive a unique medal..

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.

Join this community focused one mile fun run in Leeds held in memory of Gareth Dunn. Families and children can enjoy a flat multi terrain course that supports Cancer Research UK and local charities.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.