Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

Night recce from Ambleside to Coniston covering 16 miles along the Lakeland 50 and 100 route. Full kit required and checkpoints have cut off times; coach transport, medical support and refreshments are included for confirmed entrants.

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.

Run 3 km to ultra in Rise From The Ashes Run North in Durham, a 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Finishers earn themed medals, goody bags and vegan snacks at aid stations.

Feel The Burns is a spirited hill race in the Scottish Borders, about 13.7 miles with roughly 800 m of ascent, promising stiff climbs and wide open views from Selkirk country. Places are limited and entries are by waiting list for this popu..

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Night trail runners head to Kielder Forest on 24 Jan 2026 for the Lewis Burn Trail Run, a scenic 10 km over forest and mountain bike trails. Expect undulating terrain, riverside sections and a steep climb before a swift descent.

Classic Lake District fell run from Braithwaite Lodge to Stile End, 8 km with 500 m of climb through scenic but testing winter terrain as the fourth race in the Kong Winter Series. Pre entry only and limited to 300 places; minimum age 16 an..

Tackle a scenic but stiff 4.7 km fell race at Elterwater Common in the Lake District as part of the Helm Hill Winter League, featuring a 396 m climb and great views. Entry on the day, juniors welcome, bring winter kit.

Run classic Lake District fell country at the Blake Fell Race on 31 January 2026, a testing 9.5 km course with 429 m of climb around The Leaps. Entries are limited to 120 so book early for this spirited winter challenge.

Tackle 17 km of forest and mountain bike trails in Kielder Forest on 31 Jan 2026, with climbs, fast descents and lakeside views. Part of the Shadowlands Race Series, it offers prizes and series points for runners.

Challenge yourself on a classic Lake District fell race from Ambleside, tackling 14 km with 880 m of ascent and spectacular views. Entry is on the day for £2 and competitors must be 18 or over, with a strict cut off at Loughrigg summit.

Take on the Montane Grizedale Forest Trail, a scenic marathon or half marathon through undulating forest tracks with an eastern loop near Windermere. Support stations, a finisher medal and official photos await finishers; entries are sold o..

Take on the iconic Pendle Way in a day with 45 miles or 30 miles across rugged South Pennines moorland, fully waymarked from Barley. This winter trail challenge welcomes runners and walkers but requires winter kit and navigation gear.

Tackle a 10 mile night trail through the atmospheric Simonside Hills near Rothbury on Saturday 7 February 2026. Head torches are required and Cold Brew Events adds post run mulled wine for a warm finish.

Take on NAV4 LAW75, a two day 75 mile winter endurance route from Skipton to Appleby along Lady Anne's Way and Dales trails. With checkpoint support and dramatic winter scenery, it is a true adventure for experienced runners and walkers.

Take on Clough Head in the Kong Winter Series, a punchy fell race in the Lake District on 7 February 2026. Expect about 7.3 km with 570 m of climb over rugged quarry and mountain terrain for a thrilling winter challenge.

Join Dumfries Running Club for a community cross country at MacLeod Pavilion in Dumfries on 7 Feb 2026, with races from U13 to Senior and Masters and medals for every finisher. Low entry fees make it perfect for families and newcomers.

Run a scenic half marathon or 10 km through the Lorton Valley with start and finish in Cockermouth town centre on 8 February 2026. Live chip timing, a finisher medal and stunning Lake District views make for a memorable winter challenge.

Take part in Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl at Grizedale Forest on 8 February, with chip timed 10K and 6K routes on wide, fully marked forest trails. Runners may bring up to two dogs on a suitable harness for a scenic, family friendly run.

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.