Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2026-2027

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Muker Show Fell Race on Wednesday 2 September 2026 is a short fell race at Muker, DL11 6QQ. The route is 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with 550 ft of climb, includes river crossings and Fremington Edge, and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A final-season evening fell race of about 8 km (5 miles) over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill with 360 m ascent. It uses a 24 minute cut-off to Brown Wardle, requires mandatory FRA kit and offers pre-entry with set fees.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley with two anti clockwise laps, open to runners aged 11 and over. It is the first of a three week autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

A *10 km* trail race in Malham, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn with a climb to Weets Top and a long descent. Includes drinks stations, a post-race meal, merchandise and age-category prizes.

A charity trail running festival centred at Colne Valley High School, Huddersfield, offering 50mi, 50km, 27km, 10km and a junior 1.4km run with waymarked circular routes, mandatory kit and staffed feed stations.

Two linked fell races in Hayfield on 5 September 2026 offer a full 24.5 km AL route and a shorter 16 km BM option. A single entry covers both races, the field is capped at 200 and entries are handled through SiEntries.

Experience an incredible five stage triathlon challenge in the Lake District featuring a Windermere swim and a mountain run to the summit of Scafell Pike. This 112km course offers a unique and rewarding endurance experience.

Trail running across Kielder Forest from Kielder Castle with distances from 5 km to a 52 km ultra, camping on site and outposts providing snacks and self serve water.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Participate in a unique fell race where teams carry beer barrels over the Edale moors. This family friendly event includes individual fell races and children's categories while supporting local primary schools.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

A timed eight hour loop challenge in Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by electronic wristbands, with lap totals determining half, full and ultra marathon results.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick with 5k, 10k and 15k options on marked trails, marshals, an event village with food and live music, water stations and live results.

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall through Malhamdale to Kirkby Malham, Street Gate, Boss Moor and Eshton. Entry is limited to 200 places with set fees and a checkpoint cut off at 16.2 miles.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

The Cheshire 100 Ultra Run follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich and is organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entry is open to those over 20, with route guidance, checkpoints, support options and a 36 hour time limit.