Trail Running calendar near Coniston 2026-2027

A new trail running event at Fountains Abbey on 1 February 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park, Water Garden and abbey grounds. Entries are sold out; the event is canicross friendly with live chip timing and a..

Challenge yourself on a classic Lake District fell race from Ambleside, tackling 14 km with 880 m of ascent and spectacular views. Entry is on the day for £2 and competitors must be 18 or over, with a strict cut off at Loughrigg summit.

Take on the Cod Beck Canter on Sun 1 Feb 2026 in the North York Moors: a 16.5 km moorland route with 573 m of climb from Ingleby Cross Village Hall. Entry on the day, minimum age 18, promises tough terrain and great views.

Trail races from Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre offering a half marathon that follows the first 13 miles of the marathon and a 26.2 mile course that continues on an eastern loop with mixed forest tracks and lake views.

The Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle will take place in Skipton on Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 26 miles.

A winter waymarked trail challenge from Barley that follows the Pendle Way with a full ~45 mile course or a ~30 mile alternative, running over moorland and villages with multiple checkpoints and required winter kit.

A 75 mile NAV4 event from Skipton to Appleby over a two day weekend following Lady Anne’s Way, with tracked safety, three main indoor checkpoints, a drop bag system and self supported participation.

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is an off-road race around Harrogate and Knaresborough on 7 February 2026, offering 14.3, 20.3 and 34.3 mile trail routes with checkpoints, tracker options, mandatory kit and finish medals and shirts.

A 23 mile single-lap trail from Guiseley across Rombalds Moor and Ilkley Moor via Ilkley and Otley Chevin. The hilly, moorland course has water stations, limited facilities and an entry limit of 550 which is currently reached.

Take on Clough Head in the Kong Winter Series, a punchy fell race in the Lake District on 7 February 2026. Expect about 7.3 km with 570 m of climb over rugged quarry and mountain terrain for a thrilling winter challenge.

Wadsworth Trog THE BEAST is a 31 km fell race around Hebden Bridge on Saturday 7 February 2026, featuring about 1,110 m of ascent and demanding navigational skill. Strict kit checks and no GPS navigation make this a true mountain test.

Join Dumfries Running Club for a community cross country at MacLeod Pavilion in Dumfries on 7 Feb 2026, with races from U13 to Senior and Masters and medals for every finisher. Low entry fees make it perfect for families and newcomers.

Road races of a Half Marathon and 10km through the Lorton Valley with a Cockermouth town centre start and finish. Live chip-timing, no cut-off time, and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, and refreshments.

Grim Leodis is a canal and riverside trail event in Kirkstall with distances from 6.55 miles up to marathon. The lapped course mixes towpath, trail and road, with marshals, feed stations and a cupless approach.

A winter fell race from the Rams Head Inn across moorland and the Pennine Way, roughly 12 miles with 2100 feet of ascent. Checkpoints provide basic supplies and full FRA winter kit is required.

A chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon around Heaton Park with mainly path running and one trail section. The event supports Shelter, offers medals and on-course marshals, and includes accessibility for buggies and most wheelchairs.

Trail runs at Grizedale Forest on 8 February 2026 feature fully marked, chip timed courses on wide forest paths. Choose a 10K with 260 m ascent or a 6K with 150 m ascent; two dogs per runner are permitted on a suitable harness.

Tackle St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile single lap trail around Swillington with genuine climbs, muddy sections and a sluice crossing. Expect tough hills, great views and a friendly small race vibe with limited places.

The The Big Victory will take place in Snaefell on Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

Off-road event near Preston offering 10k and 11 mile routes across tracks and fields around Caldervale and the base of Beacon Fell country park. The 11 mile has a three hour cutoff and maps with three checkpoints are provided.