Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2025-2026

The Lauderdale Limpers Two Pubs Race is a 4.7-mile handicapped running event held annually between the Tower Hotel in Oxton and the Lauderdale Hotel in Lauder. The course features a mix of off-road trails, road, tarmac, and includes a hill, offering varied terrain for participants. Organized by the..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests experienced ultra-runners both physically and mentally as they navigate a loop through some of the..

The Eildon Three Hill Race, part of the East District Championships, is a challenging 7.2 km trail run with 510 meters of ascent, taking place in Melrose, Scotland. The course traverses the iconic three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park. Runners are advised to wear trail shoes due..

The Buckden Pike will take place in Buckden on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The Great Lakes Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England. Featuring 2,130 meters of ascent, the course includes a demanding ascent of The Band to Bowfell, a high-level summit circuit of Upper Eskdale wi..

The Hopper 12 hr Looped Trail Race takes place on June 21, 2025, at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Runners complete as many 4.2-mile loops as possible within 12 hours, each loop featuring about 650 feet of elevation gain. The event is designed to help participants practice pacing for Backyard ult..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic courses along the Teesdale Way: a 9-mile circular route and a shorter 3...

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 7 miles (11.3 km) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tarmac sections, and steep climbs and desc..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks Rugby Club in Walkmill Park, West Cumbria, is a new event held on June 22, 2025, as part of the National Great Outdoors Month. It offers 1km, 3km, and 5km distances suitable for individuals, couples, and families. The 3km and 5km trail runs follow accessible walkways thr..

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent, held in Kettlewell, England. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race features a 10-kilometre undulating, mixed-terrain course that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Pudd..

The Aggies Staircase is a Category AS fell race held in Darwen, UK, covering 4 miles (6.4 km) with a challenging ascent of 1,148 feet (350 meters). The race starts at Punstock Road green and features three major climbs: Jubilee Tower, Jacob’s Mound, and the steep Aggies Staircase. The course include..

Beamsley Beacon is a challenging 5.5-mile fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in Addingham, West Yorkshire. The course starts and finishes at St Peters Church Hall, featuring a lap of the field before heading through village streets, crossing a river via a suspension bridge, and ascendi..

Tea & Trails Ultra 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Northern Lake District, taking place from June 27 to 29, 2025. Organized by Ourea Events, this inaugural ultra offers two course distances of approximately 30km and 50km on runnable mountain trails. The event features a vibrant atmos..

The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge, organized by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, is an annual charity event held in Kettlewell Village, Yorkshire Dales. Now in its 12th year, it offers three routes: a 17-mile Three Peaks Challenge covering Firth Fell, Buckden Pike, and Great Whernside; a..

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Loweswater Village Hall. It features two courses: a long 35.5 km route with 2515 m ascent and a shorter 20.8 km course with 1518 m ascent, bo..

The Lakeland Five Passes Ultra is a challenging 33-mile mountain running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing in the village of Grasmere. The course features 10,000 feet of ascent, traversing five demanding mountain passes and multiple summits, including Loughrigg, Wansfell, Garbu..

The Kirkby Gala Fell Race, held in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, is a 3.45-mile (6 km) fell running event featuring a climb of 750 feet (240 meters). The race route starts with a lap of the showfield, then proceeds along a road before turning left across fields, reaching a road again, and finally asce..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the scenic Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, England. The route follows a stunning section of the Pennine Way, featuring iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, High Cup Nick, and the highest point in Engl..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. Set within a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland, the event offers trail running distances of 5, 10, or 15 miles on well-marked routes, including a 5-mile lap..