Trail Running calendar near Buttermere 2026-2027

A November fell race in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, featuring a roughly 6 km course with 305 m of climb via Darwen Tower and the moors. Entry is via Si Entries, minimum age 14, with FRA and non member fees.

An AL fell race of 27 km with 1,473 m ascent around Pendle from Barley Village Hall. Navigation and mandatory kit are required, cut-offs apply. Pre-entry runs from 1 August to 31 October with a £16 fee and EOD places at £25 if available.

Litton Birks Fell Race on 21 November 2026 in Litton is a punchy 5 km fell with about 362 m of ascent on a new course introduced in 2024. Finish at the cosy Queens Arms for food and friendly fell running vibes.

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Teams of four take on the Lee Mill Relay at Lee Mill Quarry, Rossendale, each running a flagged 10.7 km loop across rugged, potentially wintry terrain. A tough winter fell running challenge with strict kit checks.

Tackle a scenic 10K trail through Blackpool's country park at PFW Running The Bog Trotter on Sunday 29 November 2026. Enjoy undulating paths, nature views, a bespoke finisher medal and tasty post race treats.

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

The Snaefell and the Tholtans will take place in Snaefell on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

Trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoint support, live trackers for ultras and mandatory safety kit; minimum age 18 and maximum 100 entrants.

A 21 miles circular winter route around the moors of Hebden Bridge on 12 December 2026, run anticlockwise across Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Erringden Moors. Mandatory winter kit includes a Santa hat and a small present for the Bran..

Tackle a classic winter hill challenge in Southern Galloway with 17.5 km and 800 m of ascent, summiting Cairnsmore of Fleet before a warming finish. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue, all profits support their work.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Silent Night on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is a bold night fell race in Weardale that sends runners up Chapelfell Top under head torch light. Expect rough, pathless terrain, strict navigation and kit checks, and pre entry only for experienced adults.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.