Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2025-2026

Experience Kielder Forest by torchlight at the Lewis Burn Trail Run, a 10 km night trail with punchy climbs and flowing forest descents. Tackle the steep zig zags of Simons Tester before a thrilling run back to Bakethin car park.

Run a 17 km moonlit trail through Kielder Forest, from lakeside tracks into hillier mountain bike trails with a scenic descent into Kielder village. Part of the Shadowlands series, the race offers prizes and series points.

Explore scenic, undulating forest trails around Grizedale with marathon and half marathon options on Sunday 1 February 2026. Enjoy lakeside views and varied terrain on a welcoming course, entries often fill quickly.

Take on the winter Pendle Way In A Day from Barley, Lancashire on 7 February 2026, choosing a full 45 mile route or a shorter 30 mile option across the South Pennines. Expect waymarked trails, big climbs and a true winter ultra atmosphere.

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10 mile night trail through the wild Simonside Hills near Rothbury, offering a thrilling under the stars run. Torches are required and every entrant enjoys a warm cup of mulled wine to celebrate.

NAV4 LAW75 is a two day winter navigation challenge covering 75 miles from Skipton Castle to Appleby along Lady Anne's Way and moorland trails. Expect remote checkpoints, self sufficiency and sweeping Pennine scenery across a demanding week..

Run a scenic Half Marathon or 10 km through quiet country lanes of the Lorton Valley with Lake District views, starting and finishing near Cockermouth. Friendly event with live chip timing, medals and post race goodies for all finishers.

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl at Grizedale Forest for scenic, chip timed trail runs over 10K or a dog friendly 6K. Bring up to two dogs in a suitable harness for a fun, muddy morning of laps through wide forest paths.

Run under moonlit skies in the Whinlatter Moon Runner, a head torch 10k through the hilly trails of Whinlatter Forest on 14 February 2026. Expect twisting singletrack, frosty footing and a friendly, eco minded race vibe.

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Run the Glentress Trail Marathon in the Tweed Valley on Sunday 15 February 2026, with 42k, 21k and 10k options over forest singletrack, moorland and mountain bike trails. Expect big climbs, stunning views and well marked routes with visitor..

Test your trail legs at the Glentress Trail Race in scenic Glentress Forest near Peebles, with 21 km, 10 km and new 5 km options for all abilities. Expect singletrack, moorland and mountain bike trails plus on course aid and a finishers med..

Smurf Run North offers a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views, letting you tackle distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get themed medals, distance pins and a tasty goody bag with vegan options.

Explore scenic trails around Cracoe in the Yorkshire Dales with 12 or 25 mile options for walkers and runners. Places are limited and the event is currently full with a waiting list, with checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal to reward..

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Light up Whinlatter Forest with a headtorch in the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run, choosing 5k or 10k undulating trail routes. Dogs are welcome with up to two per runner and individual starts for a relaxed, chip timed night event.

Brighten a winter evening with the Northumberlandia 10K Headtorch Trail Race, a lively 10K across rolling trails, stone tracks and forest paths. Enjoy a festival village, bespoke medal and atmospheric night running under headtorches.

Culzean Castle Trail Runs return on Sunday 1 March 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options across scenic coastal woodlands. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Take on the scenic Morland 'Marathon', a 30 mile trail ultra across Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, passing stone circles, waterfalls and historic villages. Enjoy full tracking with a village start and finish in Morland.

Run a muddy, hilly 5k through Hamsterley Forest with natural obstacles and a fun, small field vibe. Open to runners and dogs, entries capped at 50 and finishers get medals and photos.