Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2026-2027

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Trail races from half marathon to 50 miles around Skipton following Pennine Way and Dales Way with mandatory kit and checkpoint support.

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A seven hour timed trail run along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to ultra with a 50 km option. Finishers receive a medal, goody bag and distance pins, and aid stations include vegan options.

A 7-hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop beside the River Wear in Durham, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and pins, goody bags and aid stations with vegan options.

Historic fell races are central to Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, with junior and senior Guides races over measured fell routes. Entries are accepted on the day and advance registration is available online.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A short fell race at the Reeth Show on 31 August 2026 that climbs to Fremington Edge and returns across quarry workings and fields. Categories run from Under 9 to Seniors and it counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir, the first of a three race autumn series in September 2026, open to runners aged 11 and over.

A 10 km trail race in Malham passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, climbing to Weets Top and returning to Malham Show Field with drinks stations and post race provisions.

A five-stage endurance event from Windermere to Scafell Pike and back covering 112 km with swim, road bike, mountain run and trail sections.

Five forest trail distances from 6 km to 50 km at Kielder Castle, with on-site camping, marked and timed courses, outposts and limited dog spaces.

A trail half marathon in Malham village on 5 September 2026, featuring Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and a climb to Weets Top as the opening race of the Due North Trilogy.

Timed loop trail event in Borders Forest Park: complete as many 4.366 mile laps as possible in 8 hours with electronic wristband timing.