Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2026-2027

A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-troph..

A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and..

A supported trail challenge based at Kendal with a 100 km loop plus shorter distances, covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options.

Trail running around Coniston Water with scenic, well marked circuits offering 10k and 16k options, marshals, live event village and live online results.

Trail event at Station Top, Otley with 50 km, 25 km and 15 km routes plus a 50 km relay. Courses follow public footpaths; runners must carry the route map and GPX files and meet mandatory kit requirements.

A 56 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Moffat with 2447m ascent, 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit plus live GPS tracking.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley and visiting six Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event includes checkpoint support, live tracking, summer camping and finishers mementos.

Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

A trail running event near Inglewhite offering 10k and 15k routes through woodland and rolling countryside. Entries include chip timing, a finishers tech T shirt and medal and require bib collection on race day.

Grasmere Gallop features waymarked trail races at Grasmere Showground on Saturday 5 June 2027, with distances from a family 5.7 km up to a full marathon, plus a Nordic Walk option and free finish-line photography.

Trail races around Coniston Water with marathon, half, 10k and 5k routes, marked and marshalled, plus an event village with food, music and race commentary.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A 12.9 km fell race at the Boar's Head Hotel in the Peak District on 9 June 2027. The route gains 402 m, has FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance, allows teams and on-the-day entry for £5.

An evening route within The Yomp weekend in Kirkby Stephen, the La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six events held at Pennine View Park and forms part of a volunteer-run festival that raises funds for local charities.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 12 June 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide over varied terrain. Wave starts run every 15 minutes and the event has a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 5-6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach with river crossings, held alongside the Wincle Fete in June; the route changes with each host farm.

A 65 km fell ultra around Eden and the Yorkshire Dales with 1500 m of ascent, three feed stations and GPS tracking for safety. Entry is by pre-registration only.

A continuous 108 mile Mountain Rescue Team race along the Pennine Way for active MRT members, running from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit and significant ascent across upland terrain.

A community 5K run through Stenkrith Park and over the Millennium Bridge in Kirkby Stephen on 13 June 2027. The event includes a warm up at Basecamp, food and music and donates proceeds to the Northern Viaduct Trust.