Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

A fully waymarked 42 km trail race around Grasmere and nearby valleys with 1905 metres of ascent, on-course drink stations, mandatory kit checks and tracker hire. Finishers receive a locally made Langdale slate medal and cake.

Settle Saunter is an annual walking and running event around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales offering 10k, half marathon and 23 miles routes. Routes are mapped and flagged and SPORTident timing will be used.

Three organised trail races around Ullswater on 31 May 2026, from a 10 mile section to a 33.5 mile ultra, with Race HQ at Jenkins Field Glenridding and specific age, kit and entry requirements.

Three Ullswater Way trail distances start from Jenkins Field in Glenridding with the Trail 10 starting at Pooley Bridge. Entries include electronic timing, feed stations and a finishers medal.

Experience a multi-terrain running festival along the scenic Cumbrian Coastal path. Choose between an 11.75k, 5k, or a 1 mile family fun run with views of the Lakeland fells and Duddon Estuary.

Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series stages marked and marshalled local trail races from 5K to half marathon. Entry fees range £20 to £32; winners receive prizes and series entry offers a discount plus a presentation evening.

Tackle Paddy's Pole fell race in the Bowland fells near Chipping, Lancs, a punchy 6 km with 336 m climb that rewards hill legs. Pre entry is required, entries limited to 140 so book early and consider car sharing as parking is limited.

A five mile hilly fell race around Kettlewell with grassy tracks, climbs and fast descents. Entry is limited to 100 and fees are £6 for EA affiliated runners and £8 for non affiliated runners.

A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle covering 2.4 km with 650 m of ascent. The event includes a manned checkpoint, a recycled medal and live music as part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weeken..

A mountain running event in the Central Lake District covering 38 km with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree. The course includes Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, a summit of England s highest mountain and a 12 hour limit.

A 56 mile Southern Upland Way trail race on 6 June 2026 with 2447 m of ascent, 400 places and a 20 hour cut off. The event uses mandatory GPS tracking, enforced checkpoints and detailed mandatory kit requirements.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Galashiels, with 4611m of ascent and live GPS tracking. The event has 250 places, a 38 hour cut off and awards finishers a tiered buckle.

A technical 21 km trail run with 850 m of ascent around Great and Little Langdale, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. Part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend, the event features marked trails, a seed bomb medal and live music.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

Pen Y Ghent opens the Yorkshire Dales Classics with an AM mountain course of about 12.2 km and 500 m climb around Horton in Ribblesdale. The race follows open footpaths, is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and has a 350 runner limit.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A flagged 13.2 mile trail race on Saturday 6 June 2026 with over 2,000 feet of ascent along the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane; proceeds support Wharfedale RUFC and clubhouse facilities.

Trail running around Coniston Water from Coniston Sports and Social Club, with marked, marshalled courses of 10 km and 16 km. The event village offers food, live music and on-course water stations while medics and marshals provide support.

Trail running at The Green Man at Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 offering 15K and 10K routes with chip timing, marked course, aid stations, medical cover and finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.