Trail Running calendar near Buttermere 2026-2027

A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.

A 14.5 km fell race on 8 May 2027 from Rydal Hall, Ambleside, with 914 m ascent. Entrants need fell-racing experience and map-and-compass navigation; the route is only partly flagged and has five checkpoints.

A supported 37 mile mountain trail along the Pennine Way from Teesdale to Alston, passing High Cup Nick, Crossfell and several staffed checkpoints.

Multiple distance running event in Avenham Park, Preston with 10K, half, marathon and ultra on marked hard surface loops and post race refreshments.

An off road 10k and 15k in Scorton, Lancashire on 9 May 2027, across countryside and woodland. Entries include chip timing, a tech T shirt, a medal and water stations.

A trail race from Studley Roger near Ripon following the Ripon Rowel with routes of 14.2, 23 and 35.1 miles visiting Fountains Abbey and valley woods.

A flat out and back trail event along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with water stations, marshals, signage and bespoke finisher medals.

A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.

Three mixed terrain distances around Derwent Reservoir in May, including a closed road 10 mile lap; canicross is allowed on the 5 km and 5 mile routes.

A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

A multi sport outdoor festival in Keswick from 21 to 23 May 2027 featuring swim, bike, run, hike, triathlon and adventure races, with loch water safety, onsite medical cover and sustainability measures such as no single use cups.

Point to point 32 mile trail around East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations across the South Pennines with 1,430 m ascent and a 10 hour time limit.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

Three trail races on the Ullswater Way in Cumbria on 23 May 2027, with distances of 10, 21.5 and 33.5 miles and HQ at Jenkins Field in Glenridding.

Seven hour time challenge on the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km with medals, pins and aid stations.

Hourly 4.167-mile laps repeated until one runner remains; held at Stubbs Fields, Hebden Bridge on 29 May 2027 with on-site food, drinks and portaloos.

Day 3 of a five day challenge in Durham follows a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The seven hour time challenge lets participants choose distances from 3 km upward, with themed medals, distance pins and..

An evening fell race in Hebden Bridge on 1 June 2027 covering 10.4 km with 350 m of climb on a flagged course. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race holds an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.