Trail Running calendar near Cockermouth 2025-2026

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the GNR Time Turner 7 hour challenge in Durham and run as many laps as you like on a scenic riverside loop with views of the Cathedral. Walkers welcome and finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.

Challenge yourself on the classic Muker Show Fell Race in the Yorkshire fells on Wednesday 2 September 2026. A short but brutal route plunges through the river then climbs to Fremington Edge for a thrilling, punchy finish.

Enjoy a scenic 10 km trail around Malham, passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, with a big climb to Weets Top and a long descent to the finish. Entries include a post race meal, a bottle of beer and event goodies for a festive finish.

Run a scenic half marathon in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, winding past Malham Cove and Malham Tarn and climbing to Weets Top before a long descent with sweeping views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, it pairs stunning scenery wit..

Take on a classic fell and trail marathon around Caldbeck, summiting five Wainwrights including Blencathra. The 26.4 mile route climbs about 5875 ft, is fully tracked and suits experienced fell runners.

Short, fierce fell race from Burnsall featuring a steep climb through heather to a cairn and a fast direct descent. A compact test of speed and hill craft that counts for the BOFRA Championship.

Circumnavigate Lake Windermere in THE LAP, a fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit. Expect stunning lake and fell scenery, stocked aid stations and a locally sourced finisher meal and medal.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the River Ayr Way Challenge, a stunning 40 mile ultra along Scotland's River Ayr on 12 September 2026. Expect rolling countryside, a coastal finish, and a friendly field of runners from across the UK.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton is a scenic BOFRA Championship event with a 3.5 miles (5.6 km) senior course climbing about 800 feet across moorland. Registration and the race start will be from the junior field this year.

Tackle the Lake District Mountain Trial, a classic mid September mountain navigation event that tests route choice and stamina over rough fells. Choose Classic, Medium or Short courses and enjoy post race food and camaraderie.

Challenge the Yorkshire Three Peaks in a scenic 70 km or 100 km ultra near Hawes, North Yorkshire on 19 to 20 September 2026. Limited to 120 runners, Ranger Ultras provides strong support for a memorable autumn mountain race.

Take on the Pen Y Ghent Ultra, a scenic 50 km mountain trail from Hawes through the Yorkshire Dales with demanding climbs and stunning views. Checkpoint support and finish facilities await, entries limited and mountain kit required.

Join the Raby Castle Trail Runs on 20 September 2026 and explore 200 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes with 5k, 10k and half marathon options. Expect deer sightings, varied trails and a festival finish with medal and snack.

Explore Lake District fells and lakes at 13 Valleys Ultra, choosing distances from 22 km to 180 km to suit every trail runner. Fully way marked with ITRA points and Western States qualifier status.

Join the Orton Fell Race on 26 September 2026, a classic Cumbrian challenge of 10 km with 258 m of climb over scenic fell terrain. Enter solo or as a team of three, with junior races on the day for younger runners.

Malham Charity Relays on 27 September 2026 is a friendly, all ages relay with mixed teams formed on the day. A punchy 1.1 km loop up Cawden Hill and back to the Lister Arms, entry £3 with all proceeds to charity.

The Charm Bracelet is a scenic ultramarathon with 50 and 100 mile options finishing in Skinningrove. Enjoy moorland and coastal trails along the Pennine Way with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.