Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

Join BOFRA's Malham Charity Relays in Malham on Sunday 27 September 2026 for a fun fell relay that mixes all ages into teams on the day. Pay on the day, tackle a short punchy climb to Cawden Hill and help raise money for charity.

Explore Dalkeith Country Park on 27 September 2026 for the Wild Deer Scottish Festival Trail Runs, offering distances from a family mile to a 32.5 mile ultra and welcoming Canicross. Finishers get a medal, event merch and live chip timing.

Take on the Waddington Fell Race in Lancashire on Sunday 27 September 2026, a challenging 11.3 km course with 415 m climb across well marshalled upland terrain. Entry on the day at the Village Club with proceeds supporting Mountain Rescue.

Tackle a scenic 10K trail through grassland, woodland and a nature reserve at Rising Sun Country Park, with steep climbs, mud and wildlife to keep you on your toes. Canicross friendly, finish with a medal and post race treats.

The Charm Bracelet is a scenic ultramarathon with 50 and 100 mile options finishing in Skinningrove. Enjoy moorland and coastal trails along the Pennine Way with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Tough fell race at Wasdale Head on Saturday 10 October 2026, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell over 3.8 km with 700 m of ascent. Day only entry, low fees and compulsory waterproof kit make this a classic high energy fell challenge.

Tackle the classic Langdale Horseshoe fell race on Sat 10 Oct 2026 in Great Langdale, Lake District. Covering 21 km with about 1450 m of ascent, this tough but scenic race rewards strong hill skills and pre entry is required.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

Tackle a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Enjoy woodland and riverside trails, chip timing and a finisher's medal and event T shirt.

Join the Scare Bear Run, a seven hour time challenge along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views. Run or walk from 3 km up to 50 km and earn a Scare Bear themed medal and goody bag.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales 50k on 17 October 2026, a scenic but challenging self navigated trail through Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and moorland. Expect rugged trails, live tracking, aid stations and a finisher meal.

Run scenic reservoirs and woodland trails around Shotley Bridge with 25 km or 53 km circular options at the Four Reservoirs Ultra. Enjoy aid stations, live chip timing and a finishers top and medal.

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

The James Coulson Laxey Fell will take place in Laxey on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Run the Dark Skies Run at Wooler beneath Northumberland National Park's starry skies on 31 October 2026. Pick 10 km or Half Marathon routes, fully marked with stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported night trail.

Run the Tommy Runs in Seaham along scenic seafront and coastal trails with timed 5 km and 10 km races, plus finisher medal and T shirt. A minute silence before each race honours Remembrance and proceeds support veterans.