Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

A 20-mile unmarked upland route in Northumberland with manned checkpoints, summits of Cheviot and Hedgehope, and separate non-competitive Challenge Walk. Places are limited and time limits apply for walk and run.

A fell race around the Buttermere fells on 4 July 2026 with long and short AL courses, mandatory FRA kit and on-course navigation. Start and finish at Loweswater Village Hall; parking available in Loweswater.

Team up for the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon on 4 July 2026 in the Central Lake District. This two day mountain marathon for pairs tests navigation and stamina across rugged, scenic fell country with varied courses and competitive st..

A linear mountain trail event of about 37 miles along a classic section of the Pennine Way, with checkpoints at Cauldron's Snout, Dufton, Greg's Hut and Garrigill. Entry includes coach transport from Alston and hostel accommodation options.

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 looped trail event in Masham on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales offering three hour and six hour options. The course is marshalled and signed with feed stations roughly every three miles and finishers receive a medal plus food and d..

A 24 km, 680 m ascent fell race from Garrigill that visits the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees, organised by local volunteers with proceeds to the Langwathby Air Ambulance and Garrigill Village Hall.

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.

A trail running event in Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 offering 10 km and 15 km routes, chip timing, medical cover and finisher medals. Entry fees and on the day details are published by the organiser.

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.

A multi-distance trail event in Ambleside with 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k routes through Lake District trails. Ultra races are fully waymarked and marshalled with compulsory kit checks, feed stations and GPS tracking options.

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.