Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

Keswick Mountain Festival combines swims, bikes, runs, hikes and triathlon events with talks, live music, exhibitors and camping over a weekend in mid May. Tickets are available until 12 May or while tickets last.

Skipton Skedaddle is a trail event from Skipton with distances from 14 to 52.4 miles, visiting Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Ultramarathon entrants receive trackers and checkpoints offer food with vegan and gluten free options.

A fell race from the Showfield in Sedbergh up Winder with a steep ascent and descent. The event includes a senior 3.5 km course with 340 m climb and four junior distances and counts for the BOFRA championship.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

A 5.2 mile fell race on 16 May 2026 from Craven Arms in Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back, with about 1200 ft of climb. Entry is for over 18s and the £10 fee includes a drink at the finish.

A 50 mile team relay for four runners from Sedgwick to Lea Town following the Lancaster Canal, with seven checkpoints, chip timing, on-course medical support and mandatory safety kit.

A low key trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with a 3.5 hour time limit, limited to 50 entries, mandatory safety kit and one checkpoint plus finish refreshments.

Five and ten kilometre trail runs around Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, with firm trails, some grass and woodland. Live chip timing, Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and merchandise.

A MapRun navigation event at Elterwater Hostel on 17 May 2026 in the Lake District. Category O with pre entry and on the day fees; minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

A Race for Life event at Hopetoun House offering a chip timed 10k plus 5k and 3k options on mostly gravel and forestry paths. There is a minimum fundraising target of £50 and designated parking on the estate.

A 3.5 mile fell race near Clitheroe with 1247 ft of ascent, on the partially marked Mearley Clough route. Entry on the day includes a pasta supper and prize vouchers, and under 18s need parental consent.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth featuring a 6 km multi terrain adult race with a timed summit contest and separate junior races with medals sponsored by Holmen. The event is chip timed and has limited parking.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A **10 km** trail race on a fast, flat course, open to all ages and abilities. All entries get a medal and goody bag and top two men and top two women receive prizes, with spot prizes and a series league table.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear with looped laps from a 3 km minimum. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag and distance pins are available for half marathon and longer.

Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge is a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham, with a 5 km minimum and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham themed medal and distance pins for half marathon or further.

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles (52 km) around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route follows varied off road trails with navigational sections and mandatory kit requirements.

An out-and-back fell challenge in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026 covering about 25 km with 1500 m of ascent. Options include load bearing, runner clean fatigue and walker unloaded categories, with mandatory kit checks and checkpoint suppo..

A traditional fell race over 7 miles with 400 metres of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and three mandatory checkpoints are required, the event follows FRA rules and a 2 hours 15 minutes time limit applies.