Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2025-2026

Run as far as you like in seven hours along the River Wear with cathedral views at Lord of The Run North. Choose your distance from 3 km up to ultra, enjoy on course aid, themed medals and vegan goody bags.

Take on the Settle Hills Race on Sun 21 Jun 2026, an 11.3 km fell loop with 500 m climb and superb views to Pen Y Ghent. Starts in Settle Market Place with pre entry or entry on the day, marshals and finish refreshments.

Enjoy a scenic but testing 6.7 mile fell race with 1654 ft of climb from YHA Windermere in the Lake District on Sun 28 Jun 2026. Open to runners aged 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entries available.

Hit the trails in scenic Barnard Castle on Sunday 21 June 2026 with LRC Tees Trailtastic, offering 3.5, 9 and 15 mile fully marked courses for runners from 15 up. Enjoy marshals, aid stations and beautiful Durham countryside.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Tackle Aggie's Staircase, a scenic 4 mile fell race around Darwen with three tough climbs including Jubilee Tower and Jacobs Mound. Expect moorland views, rocky descents and a classic fell race atmosphere organised by Darwen Dashers.

Join the South Scotland Outdoor Festival at Drumlanrig Castle from 26 to 28 June 2026 for cycling, road and trail running, wellness, live music and films. Pick gravel rides, family runs or relax in saunas and enjoy local food.

Explore scenic Chopwell Woods in Rowlands Gill with 5, 10 or 15 mile trail options for newcomers and seasoned runners. Canicross friendly, with live chip timing and a medal plus burger and drink at the finish for a fun, social day out.

Take on the Kirkby Gala Fell Race in Kirkby in Furness, a BOFRA Championship counter that climbs to the windmill across scenic fields. Senior course is 3.45 miles / 6.00 km with 750 feet / 240 meters of ascent and includes junior categories..

Join the Alston Gala Fell Race in the North Pennines on Saturday 27 June 2026, starting and finishing at Alston Playing Field. A punchy 6.2 km course with about 211 m of climb promises classic fell terrain and a friendly atmosphere.

The Cringle Hill Fell Race will take place in Isle of Man on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Tackle the classic Blencathra fell race in the Lake District, a challenging 13 km route with 825 m of climb over rugged ridges and stunning views. Pre entry only via SiEntries, this English champs counter is a true test of fell running.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Join the Whernside fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on Wed 1 Jul 2026 for a thrilling 10.5 km run with 468 m of ascent and spectacular Ribblehead scenery. Perfect for experienced fell runners looking for a bold midweek challenge.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale on 4 July 2026 offers routes from a family six mile stroll to a full 28 mile fell challenge, all following the parish boundary. Expect stunning peaks, friendly checkpoints and a warm community finish.

DalesRunner 30 is a rugged 31.7 km upland trail near Muker with almost 3,000 ft of ascent, crossing moorland via the Coast to Coast path and Pennine Way. Limited to 200 runners, the fully marked course mixes technical climbs, grassy trods a..

Tackle a scenic 15.5 km fell trail through Swinner Gill and the River Swale meadows near Muker on 4 July 2026. Limited to 100 runners, this well marked Dales race blends rugged climbs, river views and local countryside charm.

Take on the Darren Holloway Memorial Race Buttermere Horseshoe on Sat 4 Jul 2026 in the Lake District. This tough 35.5 km mountain course with 2515 m of climb rewards strong trail skills and spectacular fell scenery.

Explore the Lake District in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, a two day mountain navigation event for teams of two. Pick from varied courses, camp overnight and test map and compass skills on rugged terrain.

Explore Honister Slate Mine in this thrilling fell race that starts with a headtorch lit underground section before climbing to Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. Expect rugged terrain, big views and a real taste of adventure.