Trail Running calendar near Caldbeck 2026-2027

Seat Sandal is a Grasmere fell race on 8 July 2026, covering 7.4 km with 700 m of climb through classic Lake District terrain. Day entry only keeps it friendly yet competitive; bring fell kit for steep flagged ascents and technical descents..

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

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 trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

A long mountain fell race around Wasdale covering 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Pre entry only with a 250 runner limit, full FRA kit is mandatory and a provided tracker must be carried.

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.

A point to point 40 mile crossing from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar run on a handicap basis. Participants must be 21 or over and carry mandatory safety kit; seven checkpoints supply drinks and most provide snacks.

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

An AS-category fell race in St John’s Chapel, Weardale covering 7 km with 400 m ascent on an out and back route up Chapelfell Top. The unmarked fell section requires navigation skills and prior fell running experience.

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 Vertical K style race of 6 km with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale, climbing Swirral Edge and finishing at a trig point near 950 m.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Technical trails, electronic timing and checkpoints, plus a post-race meal and ranking points.

A semi technical 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the route is fully marked, includes a mid route feed station and finishes with a recycled seed medal.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 featuring varied terrain, a water station at mile 4 and a bespoke finisher medal. A 1 mile children's fun run accompanies the main event with free entry for children with an adult entry.

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 of Wensleydale and Swaledale on 18–19 July 2026, including Great Shunner Fell. Entries are limited and adults only; electronic trackers are mandatory and the route must be completed within 22 hours.