Trail Running calendar near Cumbria 2025-2026

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The even..

40th Two Crosses Circuit (8 March 2026) The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a walking and running event organised by the East Lancs LDWA. The route goes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors and offers two course options for entrants. Th..

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a scenic 6 hour timed run along a flat 5.24 mile coastal loop from the Fylde Spitfire Memorial in Lytham St Annes. Run as many laps as you like within the time limit, enjoy estuary and windmill views and..

Take on the CBTE Morland Marathon, a 30 mile trail ultra through the Eden Valley and along the edge of the Yorkshire Dales on 8 March 2026. Expect mixed off road terrain, 3000 ft of ascent, waterfalls, stone circles and finishers medals.

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a scenic trail event near Otley that follows the Welcome Way, offering distances from 13 to 50 miles across moorland, rivers and reservoirs. Expect rugged climbs, checkpoints and a finisher T shirt plus a medal.

Take on 51 km across gritstone moors with 1,340 m of climb in a classic off road fell race. This remote navigation challenge bans GPS and pairs tough terrain with a warm volunteer atmosphere and post race pizza.

Cancelled: The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra was set as a scenic 34 mile riverside route around Newcastle on March 14 2026. It promised waymarked cycleways, aid stations and a wildflower finisher medal.

Event location and overview The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs take place on 15 March 2026 at Alnwick Castle, The Peth, Alnwick NE66 2LA. The runs start and finish outside the castle and follow trails that pass through Hulne Park, Priory, and pa..

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a scenic 20 mile trail from Burrs Country Park linking six charming villages through woodland and meadows. Enjoy on course support, checkpoints and a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter while helping youth and co..

Enjoy two scenic fell races in Otley on 21 March 2026, choosing 14 km or 9 km routes across classic fells and trails. Limited entries and every finisher gets a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Organised by Great Owl Running, the Chevin BS fell race is a 10-kilometre loop on the Chevin in Otley, West Yorkshire. A Category BS event, it features about 390 metres of ascent in a notably hilly course. The race starts and finishes on St..

Take on the Hardmoors 55, a 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors from Guisborough to Helmsley on 21 March 2026. Expect big climbs, iconic spots like Roseberry Topping, and a tough 16 hour cut off.

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Buttermere Trail Race 2026 The event takes place in Buttermere Village, Cumbria on 22 March 2026. The route is a circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. The advertised distance is 20 kilometres, run as one lap wit..

Run The Pendulum 2026 in the wild Cheviot Hills, an 11 mile timed trail climbing 3,689 ft that visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. Expect epic highland views, mountain rescue support and medals for finishers.

Enjoy scenic towpath running at Canalathon Ultra around Sowerby Bridge with 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km options. Well marked courses, aid stations and a festival finish make it a great day for runners of all abilities.

Tackle the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District on 28 and 29 March 2026. This point to point St Bees to Shap route winds over classic lakeland passes and wild valleys for a true coast to coast challenge.

Northern Traverse 2026 is a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, held 28 March to 1 April. Expect roughly 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks for an epic backcountry challenge.

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..