Trail Running calendar near Buttermere 2025-2026

Run the scenic Ripon Rowel and visit Fountains Abbey, Hackfall Woods and other historic spots at the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger hosted from Studley Roger Village Hall. Distances to suit all levels with medals, shirts and hot food.

RunThrough Lake District Festival in Keswick features scenic 53k and 23k routes past Derwent Water, Scafell Pike and Catbells. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, a themed medal, chip timing, well stocked aid stations and a hot post race meal.

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.

Take on the Montane Howgills Trail in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026, a scenic challenge across the Howgill fells with 10K, half marathon and marathon options. Enjoy great support, timing, photos and a bespoke finisher medal.

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic one day LDWA route from Ambleside that takes runners and walkers on about 23 miles with big Lakeland climbs and views. Enjoy classic scenery, a navigation challenge and friendly checkpoints.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham for a scenic choose your distance 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with Cathedral views. Run as many laps as you like, earn a dog themed medal and support local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Run the Rivington 10 miles Trail Challenge on 12 April 2026, a scenic chip timed route around Rivington Village, White Coppice and Wheelton plantation. Popular and often sold out, finishers earn bespoke medals and top prize categories.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Take on the Ossy Moors Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This lively 5 mile fell course with about 300 m of climb weaves Bowland trails and offers on the day entry for a friendly competitive vibe.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Tackle the 137 km Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge along the Pennine Bridleway over three days, with 3275 m of ascent and indoor checkpoints plus a hostel style finish. Places are limited to 20 so register early for this scenic enduran..

Join the Burnsall 12k trail race on 18 April 2026 for a scenic 12 km run through the Yorkshire Dales as part of the Due North series. Entries include a post race meal, beer, merch and free parking for a great day out.

The Burnsall Trail Half will take place in Burnsall on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in picturesque Saltaire, with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. All finishers get a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink at the finish.

Enjoy a scenic half marathon through the Yorkshire Dales along riverside paths and rolling climbs with wide views. Finish in Burnsall village with drinks, hearty food and a beer plus race goodies in the Due North series.

Challenging 5.6 km fell race with 366 m of climb, visiting Blackstone Edge trig, sections of the Pennine Way and an old Roman road. Rough terrain and a persistent boggy section test runners on this classic route since 1983.

Tackle 40 miles of classic Lakeland fells on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a scenic but rugged April 18 2026 route rising about 2500m and summiting High Street and Helvellyn. Places are limited to 100 so entries open 23 October 2025.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..