Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

Experience an evening run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough on this 9.2 km marshalled course. Support the local mountain rescue team while navigating stream crossings and technical terrain in the dark.

The Northern Traverse is a 300 km self-supported ultra marathon across England, following the classic Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Runners will traverse three National Parks and tackle significant elevation over se..

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

Experience an 11 km trail run through the scenic Swaledale landscape featuring technical terrain and steep climbs. Participants enjoy a marked route starting in Reeth with fully stocked aid stations and post race treats.

Enjoy a scenic out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. This family friendly event offers distances up to 13 miles along beautiful Lakeland trails and paths.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

A medium length 11 km fell race in Weardale featuring 380 m of ascent over rough terrain. Navigate to the summits of Bollihope Carrs and Catterick in this classic unmarked fell running event.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon traversing the Yorkshire Dales from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following the famed Coast to Coast path, it emphasizes self-sufficiency on a journey over the Nine Standards and through Swaledale. A..

Run as far as you can for 7 hours on a signed, flat trail course along the River Wear. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon to earn a themed Fraggle medal. Enjoy aid station snacks and take in views of Durham Cathedral.

Experience a scenic run through the forest tracks of Whinlatter with 9 km and 12 km route options. Runners can participate solo or with their dogs on these well marked and chip timed wide trail courses.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon. This inclusive trail run features a scenic lap course, comprehensive aid stations, and commemorative themed medals.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Experience a 10 km multi-terrain race through undulating roads and Setmurthy Woods starting from Cockermouth School. All finishers receive an Easter Egg and can enjoy professional chip timing on this scenic course.

This popular early-season fell race covers 4 miles from Rothay Park in Ambleside. The out-and-back route includes steep climbs on tarmac and gravel before reaching the fell's summit cairn. Pre-entry is required, with fees for FRA members an..

Explore the scenic North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark with these technical trail races starting from Stanhope. Choose between a 7 mile or 15 mile route through moorlands and dales in County Durham.