Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Take on the Burnsall 12k Trail Race on Saturday 18 April 2026, part of the Due North Trail series, for a scenic, challenging run through the Yorkshire Dales. Finishers enjoy on course drinks and a post race meal with a bottle of beer.

The Burnsall Trail Half on 18 April 2026 is a scenic, challenging trail through the Yorkshire Dales with riverside paths, stone tracks and about 500 m of climbing. Entries include a post race meal, a bottle of beer and event goodies.

Enjoy a scenic half marathon through the Yorkshire Dales along riverside paths and rolling climbs with wide views. Finish in Burnsall village with drinks, hearty food and a beer plus race goodies in the Due North series.

Take on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a rugged 40 mile trail across Lakeland ridges and summits including High Street and Helvellyn. Starts and finishes at Askham and offers a shorter 27 mile option for a big day with less distance.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

Tackle the stunning slopes of the Newlands Memorial Race in the Lake District, 18.5 km with 1100 m of climb from Newlands Adventure Centre. Pre entry only for adults 18 and over, and a popular counter in the Lakes Grand Prix.

Explore the North York Moors with Swainby Sweep on 19 April 2026, offering scenic 7 miles and 16 miles trail routes from Swainby Village Hall. Expect rugged moorland, forest tracks, checkpoints, feed stations and a race medal for finishers.

Run wild on the Pennine Way at Trail Blazer Dam Busters, a scenic trail through moors, dams and rugged paths at Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Choose 10 km or a half marathon and soak up dramatic Area of Outstanding Natural Bea..

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

Beyond Newcastle takes runners from Newcastle Quayside along the River Tyne and into the Derwent Valley with 25 km and 55 km trail options through riverside paths and Chopwell Woods. Chip timing, feed stations and a finishers medal await.

Take on the iconic Three Peaks Race on 25 April 2026 in Horton in Ribblesdale, a classic 24 mile fell challenge across Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Solo and relay teams welcome for big climbs, stunning views and fell running her..

Take on the Fellsman, a rugged 60 mile Yorkshire Dales traverse with 11,000 feet of ascent, or choose the Fellsman Dart 30 mile option with 4,200 feet. Volunteer run with checkpoints, route support and live tracking.

Run the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail, choosing 14 mile or 11 km routes across an active RAF station with sweeping views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Proceeds support the RAF Benevolent Fund and finishers receive a medal.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked, marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, with prizes and a season ticket that saves on entry. Friendly vibe and great reviews make it a top pick for runners.

Cockfield Chase in County Durham is a friendly 7 km fell race with 160 m of climb, run as a guided first lap and a raced second lap. Ideal for beginners and club runners, entries are available in advance or on the day.

Run Gibside's 600 acre estate on Wednesday 29 April 2026 on 5 km or 10 km trails through gardens, woodland and historic ruins, with a good chance to see deer. Canicross friendly and chip timed, all finishers get a bespoke medal and snack.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.