Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

A trail event at Whinlatter offering two marked routes, an 8K reaching the summit of Seat How and a 5K joining the lower section. The event is chip timed, marked, and includes the season prize giving at the finish.

A 50 mile trail ultra from Malham across the Yorkshire Dales with 2593 m of ascent and live GPS tracking. The route includes Malham Cove and the Yorkshire three peaks and features five supported checkpoints and mandatory kit checks.

Trail running at Staveley, Cumbria with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes on marked, marshalled trails, varied terrain and an event village offering music, food and merchandise.

A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.

A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.

Trail races in Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027 offering a Half Marathon of 13.1 miles and a 10K of 6.2 miles across firm forest trails with panoramic Lake District views. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and on site parking.

An evening trail event at Gibside National Trust across wooded and garden landscape with 5km and 10km options, live chip timing, Canicross welcome, finishers' medal and onsite parking.

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston offering 10k, half marathon, marathon and timed ultra options on marked paths with refreshments, a bespoke medal and medical cover.

A 47 miles (75K) fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a bag drop at Troutbeck. Competitors must carry mandatory kit and complete the route within 24 hours.

PFW Running Cottam Canter on 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN sports arena features looped 5K, 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses along the Lancaster canal towpath and through Haslam Park. The event includes refreshments, a bespoke medal and medi..

A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.

A multi-distance running event on 9 May 2027 through Avenham Park and nearby green spaces in Preston. Routes use hard park paths with marked laps, on-course refreshments, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

Three off-road distances around Derwent Reservoir on 16 May 2027, featuring firm trails and mixed terrain. The 5 km and 5 mile routes allow one controlled dog per runner while the 10 mile completes a full reservoir lap on closed roads.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route uses South Pennines trails, includes a GPX file and requires navigational ability and specific off road kit.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

A seven hour time challenge on a signed trail beside the River Wear in Durham. Runners choose distance from a minimum of 3 km, with themed medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 63 km mountain ultra in the Lake District with 4400 m ascent on technical single track trails. Based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, the event includes four feed stations, electronic timing and tracking, and is part of the Skyrunner National..

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and..

A multi-distance trail challenge based at Kendal through the Southern Lake District, featuring a 100 km loop via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and Lake Windermere. The event offers covered rest stops, GPS tracking, camping options and finishers i..