Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek fell running event held near Scorton and Nicky Nook, close to Garstang, UK. The course covers approximately 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (310 meters), offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The route is partially flagged, wit..

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

OMM Lite is a two-day or single-day orienteering event held in the Grasmere area from May 31 to June 1, 2025. Participants navigate around checkpoints using only a map and compass, aiming to collect the most points within a set time. The event offers various courses, including long and short options..

The Great Langdale 21 is a challenging 21km trail running event held in the scenic Great Langdale valley, based out of the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Lake District, UK. Featuring 850 meters of ascent, the course offers a technical route through stunning landscapes including Far Eastern Raven, Mi..

The Navigation Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Grasmere Gallop is a weekend outdoor event set in the scenic Lake District, offering a variety of trail races and activities for all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from 5.7km, 10km, 17km trail runs, a Nordic walking challenge, or a marathon. The event features fully waymarked course..

The Duddon Valley Fell Race is a challenging category A event held in the scenic Duddon Valley, featuring two race options: an 18-mile course with 6,000 feet of ascent and a 10-mile course with 3,000 feet of climb. Both races require navigational skills and proper gear due to the difficult terrain,..

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging 40km skyrunning event held in the Central Lake District, featuring 2800m of ascent. This point-to-point race takes runners over technical, single-track trails, including summiting England’s highest mountain, offering a demanding yet scenic mountain running exper..

The L100 Recce 4 event, taking place from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, is part of the Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 recce days designed for competitors to familiarize themselves with the course. Covering a distance of 26 miles, this route includes challenging climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere. Particip..

The Kettlewell race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a competitive fell running event set in the scenic village of Kettlewell. Participants navigate a challenging course of 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with a climb of 600 feet (170 meters). The race features various age ca..

Pooley Bridge Trail Runs 2025 is a scenic running event held in Pooley Bridge, featuring a Half Marathon and a 10km trail race. Taking place on June 1st, the courses offer stunning views of Ullswater and the Lake District Mountains. The event caters to all fitness levels with epic routes designed fo..

The Yetholm Hill Race, held near Kirk Yetholm at the Pennine Way cattle grid car park, is a challenging 12.8 km hill running event with 760 meters of ascent. It serves as the Scottish Athletics Senior and Under-23 Hill Running Championships and is part of the Scottish Hill Runners Championship. The..

The Blencathra Fell Race, organized by Eden Runners, is a challenging event set in the scenic Lake District. This FRA Category ‘AM’ race covers a distance of 13K with an ascent of 825m, requiring participants to possess navigation skills and mountain-craft due to the potentially difficult terrain an..

Ultra Scotland 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing in Melrose, the race features 4,611 meters of elevation gain and traverses iconic trails including Benbrake, Gateshaw Rig, Lowt..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Lake District, with basecamp in Kendal. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 km to a full 100 km loop that includes challenging hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, and view..

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a 13.2-mile trail race held in Threshfield, Yorkshire Dales, offering participants a challenging course with over 2,000 feet of ascent. The route follows well-established footpaths, including the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane, providing stunning views from location..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a challenging 56-mile ultra marathon held along the scenic Southern Upland Way in southern Scotland. Starting at St John's Town of Dalry and finishing at Moffat Rugby Club, the course features 2,447 meters of elevation through forests, valleys, and mountains rich in history. The..

The Up the Spout Half Marathon is an exciting trail race set in the stunning Cheviot Hills, starting in the picturesque Ingram Valley. Participants will tackle challenging peaks such as Hedgehope Hill and Comb Fell, with breathtaking views and scenic descents along the way. The event promises a full..

The Crackpots Trail Run is an award-winning event set to take place in Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, on June 8, 2025. This 11-kilometre trail run features a mixed terrain route that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and scenic moorland within the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty...

The Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Victoria Hall in Settle. Organized by the Rotary Club of Settle with local community support, it offers three scenic routes of varying distances: 10k (6.2 miles), a half marathon (13 mile..