Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

Tackle scenic hills and a sweeping downhill in the Moffat Festival of Running on 14 July 2026, featuring a 15 km mixed terrain race plus junior and tots events. Expect tough climbs, great views and local prizes for runners of all ages.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 in Patterdale on 17 July 2026, part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, a pure uphill 6 km blast with 850 m of ascent to the summit. Expect steep paths, easy scrambling and stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sit..

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

Tackle a technical 29 km Sky Race around St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in Patterdale on 18 July 2026. Fully waymarked with checkpoints and ITRA points, finishers get a wild flower seed medal and a vegan meal.

Run a scenic 15 km loop with 680 m of ascent around Place Fell from Patterdale on Ullswater. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, the fully marked trail features checkpoints, a mid race aid station and eco friendly finish treats.

Run the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic trail that ascends the landform and winds through forest paths. Finishers earn bespoke medals while an event village with a cafe and a kids one mile fun run make it a great day out for..

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

Tackle a stunning 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including the climb of Great Shunner Fell. Overnight challenge with checkpoints, trackers and food stops, limited to 250 entrants.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Run Stately Trails: Aske at Aske Hall for an evening 5 km or 10 km loop, with a 5 km walk option. Limited to 200 runners, this mostly flat but muddy estate course winds through pastures and woodland for a scenic country trail.

On 23 July 2026 Stately Trails: Aske Hall invites you to scenic, fully marked estate trails at Constable Burton Hall through fields, tracks and woodland. Choose a 5km run or walk or a 10km challenge and enjoy post race food options.

Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 in Coniston, Cumbria on 24 to 26 July 2026 offers scenic but demanding Lake District loops with big climbs and remote trails. Ideal for experienced ultra runners seeking a classic, rugged long distance challenge.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

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.

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.