Trail Running calendar near Carlisle 2026-2027

Enjoy a community fun run through the scenic landscape of North Yorkshire. Starting from Grantley village, this event features music and a welcoming school finish loop for all participants.

The Hawkswick Dash is a classic short fell race in the Yorkshire Dales. The 1.4-mile course features a steep climb to a ridge and a fast, technical descent. It's a popular BOFRA championship counter suitable for all age groups.

Timed trail event along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, fully signed course, themed medals and goody bags, with aid stations and vegan options.

Experience a 7 mile fell race through stunning limestone scenery featuring steep climbs and fast descents. Starting from Settle Market Place, this event offers a challenging route across the beautiful Yorkshire Dales landscape.

Take on the Baystones & Wansfell fell race in the Lake District on 21 June 2026, a scenic but testing 10.8 km course with 504 m of climb around Troutbeck. Pre entry and day registration available with modest fees and limited parking.

Trail running event in Barnard Castle with waymarked 3.5, 9 and 15 mile routes on the Teesdale Way. Courses are marshalled with aid stations, finish mementos, free photos and optional post run yoga.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

An evening trail running festival in Calderglen Country Park with races from a toddler dash to a scenic 10k, chip timing and marshalled courses. A portion of 5k and 10k entries supports Blood Cancer UK.

A summer trail running event at Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes, live chip timing, and a finishers' medal with food and drink. The course lies in 360 hectares of mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill.

A fell race at the Kirkby Gala, featuring a 6km course through fields and up towards windmills. It's a BOFRA Championship event open to various age groups from Under 9s to Seniors.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

A charity walking and running event in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales offering three routes of about 17 miles, 13.5 miles and a 4.5 mile family walk. It is organised by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association to raise funds for the rescue..

Trail races at Honister Slate Mine on 27 June 2026 with 5 km and 10 km routes that mix open fell summits and about 700 m of underground mine tunnels; routes are fully flagged and require basic mountain kit.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Ayr in June 2026. Choose between 400m or 800m intervals in solo, doubles, or relay formats. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A category AM fell race on 28 June 2026 in Mungrisdale, counting for the English Fell Running Championships. The course is about 13K with 825m of ascent and requires competent navigation and mountain craft.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Experience a classic ascent to the top of Yorkshire with this 10.5 km fell race starting under the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and climbing the steep slopes of Whernside.

Enjoy a three part summer 5K series through Edinburgh's scenic parks. These chip timed evening races at Inverleith Park, Leith Links, and Fettes offer a friendly atmosphere for runners of all abilities.