Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic trail challenge in the heart of Burnsall with the 12K opening leg of the Burnsall half marathon. Expect a friendly atmosphere, well marked route, post race food and a beer, plus the option to enter the three race series.

Take on a scenic 12 km trail through Burnsall and the Dales on 18 April 2026 as part of the Due North series. Expect on course drinks, a post race meal and a beer at the finish for a friendly, well supported day out.

Take on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a classic Lakeland challenge covering 40 miles and about 2500 m of ascent across multiple summits in a figure of eight route. Held 18 April 2026 from Askham Community Centre, it needs solid mountain skill..

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Swainby Sweep is a 7 and 16 mile circular trail race through the wild North York Moors, featuring moorland, forest tracks and sections of the Cleveland Way. Scenic and testing, the event is well supported with checkpoints and feed stations.

Take on a classic fell challenge across Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales. This historic 24 mile Three Peaks race pushes endurance and rewards with epic views and rugged terrain.

Event overview Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place 25–26 April 2026 at Beecraigs Country Park, near Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland. The event uses the Backyard Ultra format: all entrants run the same loop in sequence and must complet..

The Fellsman: An epic point to point traverse across the Yorkshire Dales from Ingleton to Threshfield, about 60 miles with over 11,000 feet of climbing. Navigate with map and compass through 25 checkpoints in this fully supported volunteer..

Beyond Newcastle starts and finishes at Swing Bridge on the Quayside, offering a scenic 55 km ultra or 25 km trail along the Tyne and Derwent. Riverside and woodland trails, GPX routes, feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

Run the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail for a rare route across an active RAF station with launch platforms and stunning views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Choose 14 mile or 11 km, earn a medal and support RAF Benevolent Fund.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.

Tackle the scenic Gibside 5 km or 10 km trail through gardens, woodland and open countryside on the expansive National Trust estate. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, bespoke medal and Wild Deer merchandise for all finishers.

Tackle the Pennine Barrier Ultra, a 50 mile trail through the stunning Yorkshire Dales and Three Peaks around Malham. Limited to 750 runners, this supported but demanding ultramarathon rewards bold endurance and classic Pennine views.

Take on the 90K Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra, a fully marked scenic route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Run through towns like Dunfermline, Markinch and Ceres for a memorable endurance pilgrimage.

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Brockholes Bimble on 8 May 2026 offers 10K, half, marathon or ultra on scenic trails around lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands. Limited to 100 entrants, the friendly event includes snacks, a bespoke finisher medal and £2 from each entry..

Join Lakeland Paws at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a scenic canicross with sweeping views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Wide trails suit two dogs per runner and solo runners are welcome.

THE LAP is a fully waymarked 47 mile 75K trail ultra around Lake Windermere, offering stunning Lakeland views and varied terrain. Runners and walkers get 24 hours, GPS support, stocked aid stations and a local finisher meal and medal.

Enjoy the Cottam Canter at UCLAN Sports Arena in Preston, a scenic looped route along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park suitable for distances from 5K to ultra. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and post run refreshments with on s..

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header on 10 May 2026 for scenic forest trails up to the summit of Seat How. Dog friendly with individual starts and chip timing, this Season 4 finale is perfect for runners and their canine companio..