Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2026-2027

Ambleside trail event on 10 July 2027 offering 100km, 55km, 23km and 14km courses with waymarked routes, tracking for the ultras and compulsory kit checks.

A point to point, just over 40 mile Lyke Wake Challenge in July with handicap starts, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a minimum donation from each entry to mountain rescue teams.

Looped trail event in Masham with three hour and six hour options, feed stations every three miles, a signed course, bespoke medal and finish treats including a beer and sausage sandwich.

57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.

Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.

A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.

Trail metric marathon in Hebden Bridge with an out & back route past Stoodley Pike, water stations at the turnaround and finish, and medals for all finishers.

A 36 miles ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby with live GPS tracking, five checkpoints and listed mandatory kit requirements.

10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 31 July 2027 organised by Pendle Trail Running Club, licensed with chip timing, photography and on-site refreshments

Women’s only 50k ultramarathon in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, with 5,000 ft of ascent, scenic moorland and woodland, vegan-friendly checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Over two days in late August 2027 Ultras Tour Lancashire offers 50KM+ and 100 mile circular routes through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.

Two measured trail runs from Cathedral Gardens Manchester through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail with on-course feed stations and race support.

An 8 hour loop event at Rivington Pike where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can, solo or in teams of up to four, with timed results and a medal.

A supported 100 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 25 to 26 September 2027, organised by GB Ultras Ltd and part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series.

An 11 km fell race on Burley Moor with 250 m of climb in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 6 November 2027. Open to adults 18 and over with pre-entry and on-the-day entry; team and junior entries are not included.

A 24-hour trail loop in farmland near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour, supporting Everymancan and emphasising endurance and community.

A circular 17.5 km mountain race in Southern Galloway with 800 m ascent, winter conditions, mandatory kit and marshalled checkpoints, organised in aid of local mountain rescue.

A single day ultra of 31.3 miles from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport, Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series with limited entries and mandatory kit and tracking.

A limited-entry night staging of the Pendle Way from Barley offering mapped checkpoints and navigation practice. Participants choose between 30 miles or 45 miles across moorland terrain with required navigation and night kit.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.