Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2026-2027

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir run over two anticlockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. It is part of a three race series in September with prizes and fundraising for local causes.

A 100 km circuit around Leeds along the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural and about 80% trail. The route is waymarked, supplied as a GPX, and includes checkpoints with food, water and a finishers medal.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km fell race around the higher Northern Fells with 2200 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and compulsory navigation and safety kit. The loop starts and finishes on the village green in Hesket Newmarket and includes river crossings.

A roughly 17 km out and back fell race across Upper Teesdale with about 560 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Holwick. The route is unmarked and suited to runners with fell experience and navigation skills.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

Born Survivor: Lancashire on 12 September 2026 in Gisburn is a military-style obstacle event with 6 km and 12 km formats, an Elite competitive wave, and on-site facilities including food stalls, photographers and spectator parking.

A roughly 47 mile fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a halfway bag drop. Mandatory kit, in person registration the evening before, wooden finisher medal for fi..

An annual off road event in September offering a full marathon and a shorter 14.8 mile half marathon with organised feed stations, mandatory kit under FRA rules, route GPX files, recce runs and chip timing.

A classic fell race near Skipton, featuring a 5.6km course with 274m of climb. Part of the BOFRA Championship, it offers races for all age groups from Under 9 to Seniors. The 2026 edition includes updated start and course layouts.

A mountain fellrunning trial in Borrowdale, Keswick on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetted entries, fees and some equipment hire included.

The Spirit of Axnfell will take place in Isle of Man on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 32 kilometers.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

A single lap 6.0 miles trail race in the Colne Valley with 990 feet of climb and varied terrain, finishing at Zapato Brewery. The route is marshalled and waymarked and prizes are awarded for overall and age category placings.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. Part of a three-race Autumn series in September 2026, open to ages 11 and over with prizes in each race.

A trail ultra across the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a **70 km** route and optional 30 km extension to 100 km, supported by Ranger Safety Team, on-course aid, GPX files and indoor resting at HQ; entries limited and a compulsory kit list appl..

A 50 km trail ultra around Pen Y Ghent starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, using limestone trails and the Cam Road. The event includes on course support, navigation files, hot food at HQ and finishers eco coaster medals.

A flat, chip-timed canal race in Rodley, Leeds offering distances from 5K to ultra. The route follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal with feed stations every 3 miles and bespoke medals for finishers.