Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

A 50 miles trail ultra around Malham in the Yorkshire Dales with 2593 m of ascent, five checkpoints and an 18 hour cut off. The TRA licensed race awards ITRA and UTMB points and requires mandatory kit and a GPS tracker.

Trail races in Staveley, Cumbria across 5K, 10K and a half marathon feature marked, marshalled routes with varied terrain and panoramic fell views. A festival style event provides live music, food stalls, merchandise and on site photography..

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.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, five aid stations and a 24 hour limit. Open to runners and walkers, the low level route is presented as an entry level Lakes ultra.

Ultra Scotland on 5 June 2027 offers supported 50 mile and 100 mile ultramarathons in Scotland as part of the Ultra Great Britain series, with live online GPS tracking and organised by GB Ultras Ltd.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A guided trail running weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over a 38.6 km route with 1585 m ascent. Includes bunkhouse accommodation, guided runs and an optional 10 km recovery loop on the Pennine Way.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cutoff. The course crosses ridgelines and classic Lake District features with GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and ITRA UTMB ranking points.

A technical sky race on 17 July 2027 around the Helvellyn Massif, covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent and hands on rock sections. Entry requires minimum age 19 and verified mountain running and climbing experience.

MTC GLAISTIG is a 31.3 mile single day ultra from Innerleithen to Travelodge Edinburgh Airport. It is day two of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series, limited to 40 runners, with mandatory kit, tracking and a finisher medal.

An overnight Pendle Way trail event from Barley, Lancashire offering a 45 mile loop or a 30 mile option, with required navigation and mandatory kit; minimum age 18 and entries open through June 2028.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.

A 38.1 mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan that is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series, limited to 40 entrants. The event includes checkpoint food, a mandatory kit list, tracking with SOS and a bespoke finisher medal.