Carlisle
Trail Running Calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carlisle for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.
A 19.5 km route around Hartsop in Patterdale with 1370 m ascent, five checkpoints and a 70 minute cut off at CP2.
A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.
A 13 miles trail race through Borrowdale Valley from Lingholm to Crow Park with lakeshore singletrack, two climbs, a 4 hour time limit and event prizes.
A 27-mile mountain marathon from Lingholm to Crow Park, Keswick, crossing Scafell Pike with unmarked high-fell sections and compulsory mountain kit.
A 21k trail run around Borrowdale based in Keswick, featuring lakeshore trails, woodland singletrack and 550 m of ascent. The course is fully marked, chip timed and supported with hydration and medical cover.
Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.
Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.
September 2026
An eight hour trail loop challenge on 4.366 mile laps around Borders Forest Park, using electronic wristbands to record laps; registration for this edition is closed.
A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensitive land.
A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and snacks.
Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festival atmosp..
A category AL fell race of about 36 km and 2200 m ascent around the higher Northern Fells, starting and finishing in Hesket Newmarket with summit checkpoints.
Lake District Mountain Trial on 13 September 2026, three course options with navigation demands; map, food and dibber hire are included.
An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food are provide..
A 15.6 km fell and forest route near Keswick with 870 m ascent and five checkpoints, raising funds for Thornthwaite Church; entry includes tea and homemade cake.
A multi distance trail weekend in the Lake District linking the park's 13 valleys with routes from 21 km to 184 km; ITRA registered and 5% of fees support the Lake District Foundation.
MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.