Trail Running calendar near Cleator 2025-2026

Take on a 6 km fell course with 305 m climb around Sunnyhurst Woods up to Darwen Tower in the David Staff Memorial Race. Run in memory of a young club member and support Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Dark Orchan is a night time AS category fell race in Todmorden: 5.4 km with 280 m ascent, suiting bold, prepared runners. Places are limited and full FRA kit plus a headtorch, spare light and mobile are mandatory.

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Push your limits on scenic trail loops at the Borders 8 hour Challenge at Rock UK Whithaugh Park as you race to complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in eight hours. Electronic timing records each lap and finishers earn a prize.

Take on a scenic 10 km trail around Kendal on 22 November 2025, with limestone scars, cobbled climbs and views over Morecambe Bay. A friendly, not for profit event by Ourea Events supporting Kendal Mountain Rescue.

Run 50 km with 900 m ascent around Kendal, linking summits and landmarks before finishing at the Kendal Mountain Festival Basecamp. Expect well stocked aid stations, live tracking and a festival finish atmosphere.

Tackle the Lancashire Loop Trail Run in Blackpool, a scenic multi distance trail around Marton Mere, Blackpool Zoo and views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. Distances from 10K to ultra, with bespoke finisher medal and post race goodies..

Join the L100 Recce on 23 Nov 2025 from Coniston to Buttermere, a 26 mile preview of the Lakeland 100 covering Black Sail Pass and Scarth Gap. Perfect for familiarising with the course with coach transport and medical cover.

Run Black Night Scar in Todmorden on 25 November 2025, a testing 5.8 km fell race with 315 m of ascent under head torches. Full FRA kit is required and the Hare and Hounds pub hosts refreshments and prize giving afterwards.

Enjoy a 5k autumn trail through Kiplin Hall's formal gardens, woodland and lawns on 29 November 2025, with a compact marked course perfect for a crisp seasonal run. Finishers get a hot drink and spiced flapjack and trophies for top finisher..

Lee Mill Relays is a rugged team race in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7k loop through Lee Mill Quarry. Expect hard, possibly wintry terrain and mandatory kit for a true late November challenge.

The Drop Kendal drops solo runners or teams at an unknown location blindfolded and challenges them to find their way back to base in Kendal. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes for a map free test of navigation and stamina.

Join the Crag Fell Handicap in Ennerdale on 6 December. This scenic 2.5 mile out and back to the summit features staggered handicap starts for a friendly, competitive fell run.

Join a friendly all abilities group run on 7 December 2025 at Land of Oak and Iron, Derwent Walk with qualified coaches. Interval training with hill efforts covers roughly 5 to 7 miles in about 75 minutes for fitness and fun.

Enjoy a scenic forest run at Grizedale Forest with sweeping views over Coniston Water. Choose 5K or 10K on wide trails, bring up to two dogs per runner or run solo; starts are staggered to give hounds space.

Join the Beacon Bash, a rugged 20 mile charity trail around Appley Bridge supporting Appley Bridge Scouts and The Brick Wigan. Tackle muddy footpaths and steep climbs, then celebrate at the finish with hot food and great camaraderie.

Tackle an 11.1 km winter trail at Stonyhurst College, winding past historic bridges, riverside woods and finishing with the college as a dramatic backdrop. Expect medals, pro photos, prizes including best fancy dress and a warm event villag..

Join Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk at Whinlatter Forest on 13 Dec 2025 for a canicross challenge: complete as many 7 km laps as you and your dog can in daylight. Expect hilly forest trails and bring a fit, well rested dog.

Challenge yourself on a rugged 17.5 km winter fell race in the Southern Galloway hills with 800 m of ascent, summiting Cairnsmore of Fleet. Organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, entries support their work and finishers enjoy hot soup..

Silent Night is a challenging winter fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, about 6.6 km with 370 m ascent, run in the dark and requiring navigation and strict mandatory kit. Experience and solid compass skills are essential.