Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

Fell race at Beetham Sports Field in the Lake District on Sat 25 Jul 2026. The course is 9.3 km with 283 m of ascent and the day includes traditional village sports and junior races on the field.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

This 14 km fell run in the Yorkshire Dales starts from historic Bolton Castle. The route includes 305 metres of climb and welcomes teams. Records show a fast, competitive history for this FRA-permitted event.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A social trail run in the Derwent Valley with 5k and 10k route options, followed by coffee and good craic at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe on 26 July 2026.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

Rydal Round on 30 July 2026 is the opening Ambleside Sports fell race, listed as 14.5 km with 915 m of climb. Entry is on the day only and competitors must carry full kit under FRA rules.

A 37-mile loop through the North Pennines AONB on Isaac’s Tea Trail run in reverse, with waymarking, checkpoints, event tracker and solo or three-person relay options.

A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.

A 10 km trail race through Gisburn Forest organised by Pendle Trail Running Club with chip timing, photography and a race medal.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026 with a fully marked 6 mile route over East Hill and a 2 mile junior race.

A fell race on Farleton Knott with a 2.60 mile / 4.20 km route and 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The course climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top and returns along the lower path; parking costs £3.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

Part of a four-event 10k series, the Darlington Trail 10k is a fast, flat course in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, open to all ages and abilities. All entrants receive a medal and goody bag, with prizes for top finishers and a series league.

A 5-mile out-and-back cross-country race across Eshton Moor via the Pennine Way, starting from Old Hall Farm near Gargrave with junior and senior categories.

The GBultras | Ultra Great Britain will take place in Stranraer on Saturday 8 August 2026.

215-mile coast-to-coast ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick to Cockburnspath with 12 checkpoints, 100-hour cut-off and application-only entry.

A short BOFRA fell race from Arncliffe Village Green with a steep climb to a cairn and a split descent, plus a separate 4 mile road race; junior and senior categories and archived results back to 1991.