Trail Running calendar near Borrowdale 2026-2027

Multi-distance trail event around Ambleside with fully waymarked ultra courses, validated GPX files, GPS tracking for the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

A long AL-category fell race in Wasdale on 11 July 2026, covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Pre-entry only, field limit 250, mandatory FRA tracker and full FRA kit required.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

A point to point run of around 11 miles from Bury Train Station to Rawtenstall Station that begins on the sound of a steam train whistle. The steam train follows the route so friends and family can travel by train to watch runners along the..

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale to the Swirral Edge trig point. The route includes steep stepped paths, the Red Tarn Basin flats and easy scrambling near the summit.

A technical skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and exposed ridge running. Pre-selection and confirmed climbing or scrambling experience are required to enter.

A marked Lake District mountain ultra of 57 km and 3700 m ascent on 18 July 2026, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. The event includes GPS tracking, ITRA points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A technical 29 km sky race with 2050 m ascent on St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in the Lake District. It features a fully marked mountain course, electronic tracking, a feed station and a post-race vegan meal.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater, held as part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The route features 680 m of ascent, a mid route aid station, manned checkpoints and a seed bomb finisher..

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The out and back route passes Stoodley Pike, is waymarked with marshals and a water station, and includes a medal for all finishers.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile childrens fun run, way marked course, water station, bespoke medal and on site event village.

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour limit. Entry is by SI Entries only and places are limited.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

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.