Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2026-2027

Trail event at Whinlatter with 8K and 5K route options over forest roads and trails. Courses are marked, chip timed, and may change if forest works affect the Seat How route.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

A trail running event in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering three distances from 12 to 32 miles, route checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and trackers for ultramarathon runners. Finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A winter walk or run on Saturday 12th December 2026 around the moors of Hebden Bridge, covering a 21 mile circular route from Mytholmroyd Community Centre. A Santa hat and a small present are required and Open Tracking is used for safety.

A 17.50 km circular winter hill race in the Southern Galloway with 800 m of ascent around Cairnsmore of Fleet. Participants must be over 18 with navigation skills and carry mandatory winter kit; proceeds support Galloway Mountain Rescue Tea..

A winter walking and running event in Holmfirth with three looped routes of 11.6 miles, 7.2 miles and 4.2 miles. Advanced entry is via SI Entries with a 150 person limit; refreshments and a finish meal are included.

A 24 hour trail challenge from Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch in the Vale of Clwyd with visits to six trig points in out and back legs. Options include a four trig route and entries for solo runners or teams of three.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall Country Park on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail races, a family 3k Pyjama Express and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh team challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A seven hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham where participants choose their distance from a 3 km minimum to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat and a goody bag.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear in Durham, with a themed medal and bobble hat for finishers from 3 km. Multiple distance options include half marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra with aid stations and goody bag..

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A 4.9-mile fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park organised by Wharfedale Harriers. The senior event is over 16s only, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing, online pre-entry and on-the-day entry available.

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.

A night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley offering 5k and 10k circuits plus a virtual option. All entrants are chip timed and receive a bespoke Solstice Strider medal.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.