Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2025-2026

The Two Breweries Hill Race is a challenging 30 km (18 miles) hill running event held annually in the scenic Scottish Borders, starting from Traquair House in Innerleithen and finishing at Broughton Ales brewery. Featuring approximately 1500 meters (4900 feet) of ascent, the course traverses hill tr..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) race with 1,310 feet (400 m) of ascent, held near Burnley, England. The course starts beside the Ram Inn in Cliviger and features a mix of boggy fields, steep climbs, rough moorland, and technical..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

The Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, is a scenic running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bridges to cross or pass under, adding a..

The RunThrough Trails Hamsterley Forest event, held in County Durham, offers both a 10K and a Half Marathon through scenic woodland trails. Participants run on gravel and path terrain, with the half marathon consisting of two laps covering 461 meters of elevation, and the 10K a single lap with 220 m..

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhill, a..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held in Malham, starting near the Lister Arms. The relay features mixed teams formed on the day, welcoming participants of all ages. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, begi..

The Manor Water Hill Race, organized by Carnethy Hill Running Club, is a challenging 9.3-mile (15 km) hill running event held near Peebles, Scotland. The course features 2,130 feet (650 m) of ascent, starting near Woodhouse Farm and following a route through Glack Hope, White Knowe, Whitelaw Hill, a..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging mountain running event held in the Lake District, UK. Covering approximately 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with 1450m (4600ft) of ascent, the course features rough, rocky, and slippery terrain with many pathless sections, demanding..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with a steep ascent and descent, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Runner Retreats Lake District will take place in Seatoller from Friday 17 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025.

The Chopwell Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Chopwell Woodland Park, Gateshead. Set in a 360-hectare mixed woodland, the night-time run offers a unique, peaceful yet wild atmosphere with moonlight filtering through trees and wildlife sightings like deer and owls. The course featur..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing in Grassington. It offers multiple distances: 100K, 50K, 25K, and a new 100K relay option. The course features stunning landmarks such as Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike, a..

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a challenging trail running event held in Skipton, UK, starting at Skipton Auction Mart. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a 50-mile ultramarathon. The scenic course explores the Yorkshire Dales, pas..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, held in County Durham, starts from Shotley Bridge near Consett and offers two distances: a challenging 53km ultra and a new 25km trail run. The scenic routes showcase the natural beauty of the area, passing four reservoirs—Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw, Hisehope, and De..

The Dalemain 10km Trail Run is a scenic two-lap trail race held around the Dalemain Mansion Estate in Penrith, UK. Organized by the Rotary Club of Penrith, the event supports 4Eden and other local charities. The course is well-marked and marshalled, offering a picturesque running experience.Alongsid..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a traditional 7.8 km (4.8 miles) fell running event held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Featuring a challenging 675m (2215ft) climb, the course includes a steep ascent through Rigghead quarry to Dalehead Tarn and t..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Ultra Marathon is a 38-mile trail ultra race held in Jedburgh, Scotland. The event features a fully marked course with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. It welcomes individual runners and relay teams, with the relay covering four legs totaling 38 miles.T..