Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

A traditional parish boundary event in Patterdale, Cumbria offering multiple fell routes from a full 28 mile boundary to a family downhill walk. Trackers, checkpoints, maps and safety cut offs support participants across the course.

A circular 30 km trail from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn with almost 3,000 ft of ascent. The course uses Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, mixes grassy trods and slabbed paths, and includes aid stations and a finishers meal.

A 16 kilometre 10 mile trail loop using the second half of the DR30 route around Muker, with mixed surfaces, stocked aid stations and a finisher hot meal. Entry is open to runners aged 16 and over.

A 20 mile upland route in Northumberland for runners and walkers, on an unmarked course with manned checkpoints. The event includes a non competitive Challenge Walk with a seven hour limit and a 300 participant cap.

A traditional Lakeland fell race from Loweswater Village Hall with long and short AL courses, mandatory FRA kit checks, and unmarked navigation on the tops. Free runner parking and post-race refreshments are provided.

A linear mountain trail event of about 37 miles on a classic Pennine Way section, featuring High Cup Nick and Crossfell, with four checkpoints and coach transport from Alston YHA. Limited to around 75 places and an included shuttle option f..

MacTuffX Sunderland offers a unique interval based racing format with 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete solo or in teams through doubles and relay categories in this July event.

A 24 km fell race from Garrigill on 5 July 2026 with 680 m of ascent, reaching the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees. The event is marshalled, run under FRA rules and raises funds for local charities.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

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.

Participate in a 1.28 mile run around the historic Elizabethan Walls of Berwick upon Tweed. Runners of all ages aim to complete the course before the Curfew Bell finishes tolling its thirteen minute sequence.

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.

Experience a 10km multi terrain adventure run featuring cargo nets, monkey bars, and a legendary water slide. Join the festivities in Holme village for a weekend of obstacle racing and family fun on the edge of the Lake District.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way with 100 km and 45 mile options; the 100 km includes a tidal cutoff. The route is way marked, has five timed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all runners.