Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2024-2025

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters. Open to participants aged 18 and over, the race requires runners to carry full kit as per FRA regulations.The event allow..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring multiple distances including 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k Ultra offers a unique midnight start, while the 55k route challenges participants with dramatic mountain scenery and significant elev..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. This year, it has gained prominence as a British Championship race, featuring separate men's and women's events. The race covers an 8km route with a challenging ascent and descent of Pike of B..

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only race set in the stunning Lake District, specifically starting from the King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Covering a distance of 6km with a challenging ascent of 850m, this event is designed in the style of a Vertical K, offering participants a rigorous ..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding ultra-distance events in England, it requires participants to possess excellent mountain skills and experience. The c..

Afoot in Two Dales is a challenging 50-mile running and walking event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, taking place from July 19 to 20, 2025. Participants will navigate a scenic circuit featuring footpaths, bridleways, and quiet roads, including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell, with a total e..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2050m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race serves as an entry-level skyrunning experience, perfect for those looking to transition to longer and more demanding ra..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race featuring a significant ascent of 2700m, set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the Lake District. This event is designed for experienced runners who possess advanced climbing skills, as it includes technical terrain, scrambles, and steep de..

Place Fell 15 is a challenging 15km trail race set in the stunning Ullswater Valley, taking place as part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The race features a semi-technical route that includes 680m of ascent, offering participants breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including th..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event designed for participants of the Lakes in a Day challenge. Hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team, this recce covers approximately 11 miles with a significant ascent of around 6000 feet, traversing the Helvellyn range. Particip..

The Northumberlandia 10K Trail Race is a premier running event set to take place on July 19, 2025. Participants will have the unique opportunity to race over the Northumberlandia landform and explore surrounding areas typically closed to the public. The challenging 10K course features a mix of hills..

The Tolkien Trail Race is an exciting running event set for July 19, 2025, at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire. Participants will race a scenic 11.1km course that showcases the enchanting woods and landscapes that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic works, "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." The ..

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon is a challenging trail running event set in the picturesque Nidderdale area of North Yorkshire. Participants can choose from four distances: 28, 55, 83, or 111 miles, with varying elevation gains. The race showcases iconic locations such as Ripley Castle and Brimham ..

The Cracoe Fell Races will take place in Skipton on Sunday 20 July 2025.

Stately Trails: Aske Hall is an exciting running event set in the picturesque grounds of Aske Hall, a Georgian country house near Richmond. Participants can choose between a 5km run, a 5km walk, or a 10km run, all featuring scenic trails through pasture fields, farm tracks, and woodlands. The event ..

The Clowbridge Trail 10k is a running event scheduled for July 24, 2025, as part of a series of races organized by Run JMC. This trail run offers participants a scenic route through the Clowbridge area, catering to both competitive runners and those looking to enjoy a challenging outdoor experience...

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail race set in the stunning Lake District, UK, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025. The Lakeland 100 covers a challenging 100-mile circular route with approximately 6300m of ascent, starting and finishing in Coniston. It features rugged terrain and requ..

The Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra Marathon is a challenging 37-mile trail running event set in the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants will navigate a scenic loop starting and ending in Allendale, passing through picturesque landscapes, including moors, rivers, and cha..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, feature a 10k and a new half marathon, set in the stunning woodlands of the Pennines. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, the event invites trail runners to experience enchanting trails and breathtaking scenery. Participants can expect a fully m..

The BOFRA - Farleton Knott will take place in Kendal on Sunday 3 August 2025.