Trail Running calendar near Cartmel 2025-2026

Tackle the Montane Winter Spine, a nonstop 268 mile trail along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm through wild winter moorland and mountain terrain. Expect long days, big climbs and checkpoints with hot food and shelter.

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a 24 mile route over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb, requiring navigation and self sufficient kit. Starts in Marsden, finishes in Edale and benefits Woodhead Mountain Rescue.

Join a guided recce of around 25 miles along the scenic Hardmoors route from Osmotherley to Helmsley on 17 January 2026. Run in led groups with checkpoints, winter support and a warm soup and drinks finish, with a return bus option.

Punk Panther Green Gateways offers scenic off road trails around Leeds, starting and finishing in Otley, with distances from 14 miles to a 34.1 mile ultra. Limited to 200 runners, the event features checkpoint support, vegan options and ITR..

Run the night section from Ambleside to Coniston in this 16 mile recce. For confirmed Lakeland 50 and 100 entrants, it offers real night conditions, checkpoint support and a chance to test kit and pacing.

Tackle the Hebden, a challenging winter trail around Mytholmroyd in the South Pennines with 15 or 22 mile routes and over 4,000 feet of ascent on the long course. Run by Halifax Sea Scouts, it includes en route refreshments and a finish mea..

Run the Rise From The Ashes Run North, a seven hour time challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear with scenic Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km and earn a themed medal.

Join the Rise From The Ashes Run, a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views, offering distances from a short 3 km up to marathon and ultra options. Finishers get a themed medal and goody bag with vegan choices.

Take on the Stanbury Splash, a hilly 12 kilometre fell race around Haworth with stream crossings and moorland views. As the Woodentops series finale entries are limited so book now for a proper Yorkshire challenge.

Tackle a classic Cumbrian fell at Blake Fell Race starting from The Leaps in Kirkland on Saturday 24 January 2026. The senior route is a tough 9.5 km with 429 m of ascent and junior races for a range of ages.

Run Petzl Night Runner Rivington on Winter Hill at night, the series finale with reflective course signs and radio mast views. Pick 10k or half on rough off road terrain, earn a glow in the dark medal and bring kids for a free 1k.

Tackle a midwinter multi terrain 10k or 16k in Leeds from the Kirkstall Bridge Inn. Enjoy a single lap of scenic canal and riverside trails with about 200 m of climb for a challenging and rewarding winter run.

Run under dark skies in Kielder Forest on a 10 km night trail with 246 m of climbing, tackling short steep climbs and the zig zags of Simons Tester. Enjoy a fast finishing descent plus on the night prizes and series points.

Tackle Lakeland terrain at the Kong Winter Series BOS fell race on 24 January 2026 at Braithwaite Lodge. Part of Kong Running's 10th winter series running in reverse, expect tough climbs and a friendly atmosphere.

Mix muddy trails and smooth tarmac in The Half & Half 10 km at Sowerby Bridge on 25 January 2026, with a first half of muddy trails and obstacles and a second half on road. Fully marked one way and limited to 100 runners, book early.

The That's Lyth will take place in Kendal on Sunday 25 January 2026.

Experience a 17 km night trail through atmospheric Kielder Forest with sweeping climbs and flowing descent on mountain bike trails. Perfect for adventurous runners seeking a scenic challenge and series points in the Shadowlands Race Series.

Explore scenic, undulating forest trails around Grizedale with marathon and half marathon options on Sunday 1 February 2026. Enjoy lakeside views and varied terrain on a welcoming course, entries often fill quickly.

Explore ancient ruins and formal gardens at Fountains Abbey World Heritage Site with 5 km, 10 km or half marathon trail options. Canicross friendly and chip timed, finishers get bespoke medals and Wild Deer merch amid unforgettable scenery.

Tackle an epic 75 mile self supported challenge from Skipton Castle to Appleby Market Cross along Lady Anne's Way, across classic Dales scenery. Expect winter kit requirements and 15 to 30 hours to finish.