Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

Tackle a rugged 42 mile fell and trail challenge from Slaidburn across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent, four hearty aid stations and winter navigation to test your skills. Entries open July 1 2025 and proceeds support local foodbanks and cha..

Take on the Kong Winter Series Race 3 around Blencathra and Blease Fell on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from Threlkeld. This demanding 8 km circuit packs 762 m of climb for a classic Lake District fell challenge; pre entry only.

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Run a canicross 10k or Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 10 Jan, on waymarked trails and a friendly forest HQ. Only 70 places; entrants get a bespoke mug, hot soup and free photos while safety rules protect dogs and runners.

Run the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 in North Yorkshire along flat canal towpaths, with distances from 5K to ultra so every runner can join. Finishers get a bespoke medal and sweet post race treats.

Run the Ashington 10K Trail on 11 January and enjoy a scenic, relatively flat 10 km through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. Woodland and lakeside trails, a finisher medal and canicross friendly entry make it ideal for winte..

Join a guided recce of the Hardmoors 55 route from Cod Beck to Helmsley with experienced leaders and sweepers, checkpoints en route and soup at the finish. Expect winter moorland conditions so bring warm, waterproof kit and essentials.

Evening recce from Ambleside to Coniston for Lakeland 50 and 100 runners, covering about 16 miles of the official course. Expect night navigation and full kit requirements as you preview race weekend under torchlight.

Join Scurry Around Vogrie Country Park for scenic mixed terrain runs starting by the Victorian manor, with distances from a 1.6km family fun run to a half marathon. Marshaled courses, post race treats and medals for all.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run in Durham for a scenic trail Time Challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views; walkers welcome. Pick laps in a 7 hour window from 3km to 50km, with aid stations, vegan options and themed medals.

Feel The Burns is a spirited hill race in the Scottish Borders, about 13.7 miles with roughly 800 m of ascent, promising stiff climbs and wide open views from Selkirk country. Places are limited and entries are by waiting list for this popu..

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Experience the Lewis Burn 10 km night trail in Kielder Forest, weaving mountain bike trails and forest tracks with a sharp climb and thrilling descent. Part of the Shadowlands series with prizes on the night and series points up for grabs.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

Run the flat, scenic Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs on 25 January 2026, with options of 10km or half marathon across paths, trails and sand. All finishers get a medal and refreshments, and one well behaved dog is welcome per runner.

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

Take on the Lonesome Pine Trail Run, a 17 km night trail through Kielder Forest and part of the Shadowlands series. Forest tracks and mountain bike trails climb to sweeping views before a fast descent back toward Kielder village.

Run scenic trails at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, winding through Deer Park and abbey ruins. Choose 5 km, 10 km or half marathon; canicross friendly with one well controlled dog and finishers get a medal and snack.