Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2025-2026

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails: Seat How is a dog-friendly trail running event held in Whinlatter Forest, near Seat How in the Lake District. Participants choose between two marked routes: an 8-kilometre loop with about 360 metres of ascent to the Seat How summit, and a shorter 5-kilometre option wi..

Dalemain 10km Trail Run & Children's 3.3k Fun Run takes place at the Dalemain Mansion Estate near Penrith (CA11 0HB). The event features a scenic two-lap 10km trail course around the estate and a one-lap 3.3km route in front of the mansion, designed to suit trail terrain and family participation. Or..

Dale Head is a fell race organised by Keswick Athletic Club as part of the Borrowdale Shepherds Meet in the Lake District. The course covers about 7.8 km with around 675 m of ascent, starting from Rosthwaite Institute in Borrowdale, with checkpoints at the Dale Head summit. The route follows a farm..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run takes place in Shotley Bridge, near Consett, County Durham. It offers two distances: 53km and 25km. The 53km loop runs along Derwent Walk and Waskerley Way to Waskerley Reservoir, across moorland to Smiddy Shaw and Hisehope, then back via Muggleswick Moor, Derwent..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 1 & Ghostly 1 Mile at Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. The event features seven distances from 5k to a full Ultra, plus the Ghostly 1 Mile, designed for all abilities. The course is a flat, out-and-back canal route with lakesi..

Race You To The Summit is CraggRunner’s classic fell race, held at the Summit Inn near Littleborough, West Yorkshire. The course runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 800 feet of ascent, starting from the Summit Inn and heading to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners touch the pub wal..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races, held in Jedburgh, Scotland, feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race with four legs totaling 38 miles. The ultramarathon course is fully marked with checkpoints offering water, Coke, and drop bag access. The relay race covers distances of 10, 7, 11, and..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 2 & Ghostly 1 Mile, a Halloween-themed trail event in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. The Sunday offers seven distances, from 5k up to an Ultra (two half marathons plus 10k) and a Ghostly 1 Mile children’s/family run. The entire..

Bronte Way Fell Race is a traditional point-to-point fell race organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It begins at Wycoller Country Park and finishes outside the Fleece Inn on Haworth Main Street. The course covers about 13 km (8.1 miles) with roughly 351 m (1,152 ft) of climb, offering a..

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete both races. The courses are fully marked, ensuring clear navig..

The Shepherds Skyline Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, is a popular fell running event held near Todmorden in the South Pennines. The race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 350 meters of ascent, featuring a fast yet muddy course. A notable challenge includes a steep descent from Sto..

The White Rose Ultra is a challenging ultra-marathon held in Yorkshire, featuring a scenic 30-mile route around the Calder Valley. This event allows participants to immerse themselves in the stunning countryside while testing their endurance. The course includes a variety of terrains, such as rugged..

Post Hill Challenge is a 5.6 km off-road race held on the trail paths of Post Hill, featuring two ascents of the famous Post Hill motor bike hill climb. The route is muddy in parts and slippery on the hill, with fell shoes recommended. Open to ages 16 to 80+, the event takes place at Troydale Social..

Based at Parkin Memorial Hall, Pooley Bridge, NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge offers two routes: Ullswater Way (20 miles) and Ullswater Challenge (24 miles). The largely low-level, clockwise lakeside course circles Ullswater, passing The Cockpit, Howtown and Hallin Fell. After Glenridding, runners ca..

Tinto Hill Race is a Carnethy Hill Running Club event near Thankerton, Biggar, Scotland, starting at the foot of Tinto Hill. The senior race covers about 4.4 miles with around 1,500 feet of ascent, run on an unmarked course over ground above 2,000 feet. Summit conditions can be variable, and runners..

Allithwaite 8 is an autumn trail race staged at Allithwaite Community Centre on the Cartmel peninsula, on the edge of the Lake District. The course covers about 8 miles (around 13 km) of trail, fell and quiet roads and is well marked and marshalled, so runners can enjoy the scenery with confidence...

The Tommy Run is a commemorative running event held in Seaham, County Durham, along the scenic seafront featuring roads, paths, promenade, and some trail sections. Starting at the Tommy War Memorial statue—a poignant sculpture of a WWI soldier—the event includes 5km and 10km race options, suitable f..

Lakeland Paws Dogs@Dodd is a dog-friendly trail running event set in Dodd Wood, offering spectacular views across Bassenthwaite Lake to the Coledale Fells. The course is fully marked and chip-timed, with GPX downloads available. Runners choose between an 8K loop (about 370m ascent) or a 5K option (a..

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a scenic trail running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose from various distances including approximately 10k, half marathon, 20 miler, marathon, and ultra marathon, all based on laps of a 6.5-mile trail course. The route ge..

The Derwentwater Ten is a scenic 10-mile road race held annually in Keswick, Great Britain, organized by Keswick AC. The race course loops clockwise around Derwent Water, featuring an undulating route entirely on tarmac. The event starts near the town center, with race headquarters at Keswick School..