Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2026-2027

Rodley Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer event on 14 May 2026 with 5 km and 10 km races behind the Rodley Barge Pub. Entry can be paid online or on the day; runners receive a jumble medal and a soft drink.

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.

A village fell race in mid May around Hayfield featuring a course of about 3 miles and 700 ft ascent that includes the summit of Lantern Pike. Entry is on the day with modest fees for seniors and juniors.

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 miles fell race near Hayfield on 16 May 2026 with about 1500 ft of ascent. Registration and free parking are at Hayfield Scout Hut and entry is on the day only with member and non member fees.

A Royal Marines designed obstacle course in Cheshire on 16 May 2026 with 6K and 10K routes, Classic and Rookie formats, finisher items and an Event Village with food and music. An Elite Squadron offers chip timing and prizes.

A 5.2 mile fell race with about 1,200 ft of ascent from Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back. Entry costs £10 and includes a drink to be taken at the finish; the event is for over 18s.

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.

The Holcombe 10 offers *10K* and *10 Mile* trail routes across Holcombe Moor, passing Peel Tower and Redisher Woods. Water stations are at Peel Tower and the National Trust ranger base and proceeds support The Sunnywood Project.

A circa 13.2 mile trail race around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, featuring forest tracks, ancient trods and moorland views. Entry is by pre-entry only, limited to 50 participants aged 18 or over.

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 community multi-terrain 10 km trail run in Cookridge, Leeds on Sunday 17 May 2026. The single lap route passes Paul’s Pond and Golden Acre Park, includes a grass hill and woodland sections, and all participants receive a CC10K t-shirt.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

A short out-and-back fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, climbing to the summit and returning. Entry is on the day for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows.

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 5k obstacle event at Birkenhead Park on 17 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass and tarmac. Entries support Cancer Research UK fundraising, have a minimum target of £50 and require participants to be 13 or older.

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.