Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2025-2026

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre running event set in the picturesque Buttermere Valley, Cumbria. This circular route takes participants around the stunning shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, offering a mix of terrains including lakeshore trails, rocky paths, and grassy track..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs is an annual trail running event held in the scenic Lake District, specifically in Grasmere. Taking place over two days in March 2026, the event features a variety of routes, including a 10km and a 5km trail run, renowned for their stunning landscapes around Grasmere Lak..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Northern Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra marathon following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay in England. Taking place from March 28 to April 1, 2026, the race traverses the north of England through three national parks, featuring iconi..

Lakes Traverse® 2026 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon taking place across the Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. The event starts at St Bees Seafront and finishes in Shap, offering participants a scenic yet demanding course with approximately 3,500 meters..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Moors Traverse® is an 80km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. The event takes participants along the stunning northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, weaving through scenic landscapes and rugge..

The Dales Traverse® is a 55km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Held in England, the event traverses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales National Park, passing notable landmarks like the Nine Standards. It offers a challenging yet s..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra marathon held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports an..

The Stanhope Trail Races, held at Stanhope Show Ground in County Durham, offer trail running adventures through the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event features two challenging distances: a 10k (7 miles, 1200ft elevation) and a half-maratho..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Bramham Park offer 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic Bramham Park, a Grade I listed 18th-century estate in West Yorkshire, runners enjoy well-established woodland trails spanning over 1,200 acres. The cour..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place along the Pennine Bridleway. Participants will tackle a challenging 137km course within a 50-hour time limit, featuring runnable trails and stunning scenery across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cum..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a challenging ultramarathon spanning 230 kilometers over four days, from April 16 to April 19, 2026. Participants will traverse the Pennine Bridleway and scenic trails through the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cumbria, with a t..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging ultramarathon covering 102 miles with 1,590 meters of elevation, taking place in Chester, UK. The route includes scenic trails along the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way, Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and the Bridgewater Canal. The event f..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, featuring two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, and scenic views above Todmorden and Old Town, with six aid stations a..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge in the city center. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra. The routes feature a mix of footpaths, parks..

The Three Peaks Fell Race Relay will take place in North Yorkshire on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run between 8 and 19 kilometers.

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within over 600 acres of historic gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers scenic routes featuring spectacular views, wildlife spotting opportunities including wild deer, an..