Trail Running calendar near Ennerdale Bridge 2026-2027

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Tackle the iconic Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond that crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, climbs the Nine Standards and finishes beneath Richmond Castle. Expect roughly 1,400 m of ascent.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Join Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for a scenic forest run around Whinlatter Top on wide lumpy tracks that visit quiet parts of the woods. Choose 9 km or 12 km routes and bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo..

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Join Winter Hill Runners for Curley's 5km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, a short scenic run around Horwich starting and finishing at the Jolley Crofters pub. A fun off road blast perfect for all abilities and a great excuse for a post run pint..

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Enjoy Stanhope Trail Races in the North Pennines with 10k and half marathon routes from Stanhope Showground across moorland, woodland and waterfall views. Marked trails, big climbs and finish line food make for a rewarding spring trail day.

Bruce's Crown Race on 11 to 12 April 2026 in Glentrool challenges teams of 2 to 4 with a rugged 46 mile route across three Galloway hill ranges. Remote navigation, manned checkpoints and a 24 hour time limit make this a true team endurance..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20 mile mountain race in Glen Trool taking in the Merrick summit and wild Galloway ridges. Pre entry only and aimed at experienced fell runners with navigation skills; profits go to Galloway Mountain Rescue..

Join the 35th Allendale Challenge on Saturday 11 April 2026, a scenic 26 mile loop through the North Pennines. Organized by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue to raise funds, it welcomes walkers and runners and uses chip timing.

RunThrough Lake District on 11 April 2026 from Keswick offers a scenic but testing 53k and a shorter 23k around Derwent Water and Catbells. Marshalled, chip timed courses with aid stations, live tracking for ultras and a hot finish.

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tackle scenic Lake District trails at Lakeland Trails Hawkshead on 11 April 2026 with 10k and 16k options for runners and walkers. Enjoy panoramic fell views, a famous Coffin Trail climb and a lively finish village.

Explore the wild Howgills from Sedbergh on 12 April 2026 with 10 km, half marathon or full marathon options on scenic trails. Mandatory kit and minimum age 16 apply, and entries include a finisher medal, timing and photos.

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic 23 mile route from Ambleside with big climbs and memorable tarn views at Coniston and Tarn Hows. Runners and walkers welcome on 12 April 2026; the event is currently full with a waiting list.