Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

A summer trail event in Kirkby Lonsdale on 20 June 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes from The Royal Barn. Routes use local footpaths and bridleways and include refreshments; GPX files are provided for longer distances.

A 65 km self-navigated trail loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m of ascent, two checkpoints, technical terrain including seven summits, and a finish that includes pizza and a beer.

Take on the iconic Eildon Three Hill Race on 20 June in Gibson Park, Melrose, a 7.2 km challenge with 510 m ascent across the three Eildons. The 65th edition offers cash prizes and a fully marked route with mountain rescue support.

Run your own distance in this 7-hour timed challenge along the River Wear. The flat trail course offers scenic cathedral views. Choose your laps to earn a themed medal and goody bag.

Join the Fountains Fun Run 2026, a scenic 2 km dash through quiet roads and fields in Grantley. This family friendly event starts and finishes at the village playground. Entry is just £5, with on the day sign up possible.

The Hawkswick Dash is a classic BOFRA fell race in Littondale. The short but steep 1.4-mile course features a ridge climb and a fast, technical descent. It's a family-friendly event with races for juniors and seniors.

Take on Lord of The Run North, a scenic seven hour timed challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views where you choose how many laps to run. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and vegan friendly goody bags.

A BM category fell race above Settle on 21 June 2026, about 11.3 km with roughly 600 m of ascent, featuring flagged routes over rough limestone ground and checkpoints at Jubilee Cave and High Hill; the event hosts the Yorkshire Senior and U..

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.

LRC Tees Trailtastic in Barnard Castle on 21 June 2026 offers three waymarked trail distances along the Teesdale Way with marshals, aid stations, finish mementos and post-run yoga sessions.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Head to Drumlanrig Castle for the South Scotland Outdoor Festival, a weekend of gravel and trail rides, road sportives and runs set in rolling hills and ancient woods. Enjoy wellness sessions, live music, adventure films, local food and on..

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods cover **5**, **10** and **15** mile routes through 360 hectares of mixed woodland. Live chip timing is used and all finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A fell race at the Kirkby-in-Furness gala field featuring a new route through fields and an ascent to the windmills. The course is about 3.45 miles with 750 feet of climb and counts as a BOFRA Championship counter.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running from Alston Playing Field to Park Fell and back. The course is 6.2 km with 211 m of climb and entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

A fundraising fell event in Kettlewell offering three route options from 17 miles to a 4.5 mile family walk, with proceeds supporting the local mountain rescue team. Water stations are provided and refreshments are included with entry.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition offers a scenic 10K that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coast with dunes, gravel trails and sea views. Finish the day festival style with live music, food, drinks and even llamas, no cut offs.

A 13K FRA Category AM fell race in the Lake District with 825 m ascent, using the enforced classic route and three checkpoints. Navigation skills, an OS map and the FRA mandatory kit are required; GPS is not permitted.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.