Trail Running calendar near Buttermere 2026-2027

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.

A 10km multi terrain trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park with mainly hard packed paths and a few mild inclines. Held at Blaydon Rugby Club on 29 August 2026, the event includes chip timing, finishers medals and post race food and d..

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

A trail running event around Skipton offering distances from 13 to 50 miles along Pennine Way and Dales Way sections, with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and live trackers for ultramarathon entrants.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear where runners choose their distance from 3 km upwards, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid stations.

A 7 hour trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering lap based distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag; aid stations and vegan options are available.

A Lake District fell race on Sun 30 Aug 2026 with a senior course of 2.5 km and 270 m climb. Entry is on the day with no pre-entry, and junior races cover U9 (from age 6), U12, U14 and U17.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A short fell race at the Reeth Show on 31 August 2026 that climbs to Fremington Edge and returns across quarry workings and fields. Categories run from Under 9 to Seniors and it counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A short but steep fell race at the Kilnsey Show featuring a rope assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races on scree, and separate track sprints and mile events. Senior entry is limited and by pre entry only.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

Hades Hill is usually the final evening fell race of the season, a roughly 8 km / 5 miles route with about 360 m ascent over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. A 24 minute cut off applies to reach the top of Brown Wardle and FRA kit..