Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

Run from the shores of Coniston Water into the Coppermines Valley with stunning fell views on 10k and 16k routes. Enjoy an event village with live music, food stalls and race commentary for a lively post run vibe.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Choose 42 km, 21 km or 10 km routes around Coniston Water, winding past Tarn Hows, Beacon Tarn and woodland trails with spectacular mountain views. Celebrate at a lively event village with food, drinks, live music and finishers medals.

Run along Ullswater in the Lake District at Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on 13 June 2026, with 10 km and half marathon options. Dog friendly with live chip timing, bespoke finisher medals and event merchandise.

Ulverston Fell Race heads into the Lake District on Saturday 13 June 2026 for a short but sharp climb to the top of Flan Fell with lovely views. Entry on the day and a full programme of junior races make this a friendly community event.

Recce the first 26 miles of the Lakeland 50 from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, including the climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere. Coach transport, checkpoint support and guidance are included to help confirmed Lakeland entrants fine tune thei..

A classic Borrowdale fell race starting outside Langstrath Country Inn, this 7.5 km route climbs 430 m over rough, partly navigational terrain with stunning tarn and valley views. Entries are on the day only and places are limited.

Tebay Fell Race in the Lake District is a thrilling 13 km course with 914 m of climb across classic fell country, perfect for strong, adventurous runners. Entry on the day with showers and food at the Tebay Sports Social and Railway Club.

Join Stately Trails at Forcett Park on 18 June for a scenic 5 km loop or a double 10 km challenge across pasture, farm tracks and woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this friendly trail race rewards grit and good views.

Tackle Beamsley Beacon on 18 June 2026 in Addingham, York Dales, an 8.8 km fell race with 335 m of climb, steep ascents and rewarding views. Entry is on the day for £5 with registration at St Peter's Church, teams welcome, minimum age 16.

Tackle roughly 50 miles across the Cheviot hills from Ingram, a rugged loop over the region's biggest summits. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish limit, this ultra rewards grit and scenic solitude.

Tackle a scenic trail half in the Yorkshire Dales with three steep climbs, riverside paths and moorland descents. Organised by Due North, the waymarked course includes drink stations and a hearty post race meal and beer.

Take on the iconic Clougha Pike fell race near Lancaster, a short but punchy 4.9 mile route with 400 m of climb and stunning views. Pre entry is required; junior races and team entries make this a lively community event.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.

Take on the Fountains 10K in picturesque Grantley near Ripon, North Yorkshire, a single loop through Nidderdale's quiet lanes, trails and moorland. Enjoy undulating terrain, a lively village finish with music and a warm welcoming vibe.

Hawkswick Dash on Sunday 21 June 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales is a short, scenic fell race that climbs to a skyline ridge then drops back to the field in a thrilling finish. Entry on the day only with low fees and junior races.

Run along the River Wear with cathedral views in Durham at Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour time challenge letting you choose laps from a 3 km minimum up to ultra distances. Finishers earn themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

Take on the Settle Hills Race on Sun 21 Jun 2026, an 11.3 km fell loop with 500 m climb and superb views to Pen Y Ghent. Starts in Settle Market Place with pre entry or entry on the day, marshals and finish refreshments.

Take on the Baystones & Wansfell fell race in the Lake District on 21 June 2026, a scenic but testing 10.8 km course with 504 m of climb around Troutbeck. Pre entry and day registration available with modest fees and limited parking.