Dufton
Trail Running Calendar near Dufton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dufton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 109 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.
A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.
Historic Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show stages traditional events including the Guides fell races, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, hound trails and a fun dog show.
A short fell race near Reeth to Fremington Edge, about 3.2 km with 220 m ascent, featuring junior and senior categories and an Under-9 race added in 2024.
Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.
September 2026
Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.
A traditional fell race from Glenridding with manned checkpoints on Catstye Cam, Helvellyn and St Sunday Crag and compulsory navigation and kit requirements.
Fully tracked 26.4 miles fell marathon around five Wainwright summits near Caldbeck, 5,875 ft ascent and a 12 hour cut off; walkers welcome, entrants must be 18 or older.
A fully waymarked 47 mile anticlockwise trail around Lake Windermere with GPS support, five aid stations and a 24 hour limit, open to runners and walkers.
A category AL fell race of about 36 km and 2200 m ascent around the higher Northern Fells, starting and finishing in Hesket Newmarket with summit checkpoints.
A 10.5-mile fell race in Upper Teesdale with about 1800 ft ascent, starting at Low Way Farm and including a free chip butty for finishers.
A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.
Lake District Mountain Trial on 13 September 2026, three course options with navigation demands; map, food and dibber hire are included.
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 are provide..
A Hawes-based trail ultra across classic limestone trails and the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a 70 km route and an optional 100 km extension.
A 50 km autumn mountain trail race based in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, crossing Pen-Y-Ghent and returning to the start. The course has 1280 metres of ascent, GPX and course notes are supplied, and on-course refreshments are provided.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
A 15.6 km fell and forest route near Keswick with 870 m ascent and five checkpoints, raising funds for Thornthwaite Church; entry includes tea and homemade cake.