Trail Running calendar near Ennerdale Water 2026-2027

A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.

A multi distance run through central Preston parklands on 9 May 2027, starting and finishing at Avenham Park. Routes use hard surface paths with looped courses, medical cover, a bespoke medal and an ultra option within a six hour limit.

An off road 10k and 15k in Scorton, Lancashire on 9 May 2027, across countryside and woodland. Entries include chip timing, a tech T shirt, a medal and water stations.

A trail event around Ripon with ultramarathon, 20 mile and half marathon options that follow much of the Ripon Rowel and pass Fountains Abbey and Studley Water gardens. Routes include wooded valleys, historic sites and riverside views.

A flat out and back trail event along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with water stations, marshals, signage and bespoke finisher medals.

A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.

Three off-road distances around Derwent Reservoir on 16 May 2027, featuring firm trails and mixed terrain. The 5 km and 5 mile routes allow one controlled dog per runner while the 10 mile completes a full reservoir lap on closed roads.

A multi sport outdoor festival in Keswick from 21 to 23 May 2027 featuring swim, bike, run, hike, triathlon and adventure races, with loch water safety, onsite medical cover and sustainability measures such as no single use cups.

A 32 miles point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations across South Pennines trails. The route covers about 52 km with 1,430 m of climb and requires navigation and mandatory kit.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

Day 2 of the Dun Holm 5 in 5 Days Challenge is a seven hour time event on a signed trail by the River Wear, offering distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon, with medals, distance pins and aid stations.

A backyard ultra on 29 May 2027 in Hebden Bridge where runners complete laps of 4.167 miles each hour until one remains. The event includes a checkpoint with hot drinks, food, portaloos and a gazebo area.

Day 3 of a five day challenge in Durham follows a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The seven hour time challenge lets participants choose distances from 3 km upward, with themed medals, distance pins and..

An evening fell race in Hebden Bridge on 1 June 2027 covering 10.4 km with 350 m of climb on a flagged course. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race holds an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A 104 mile trail ultramarathon along the Southern Upland Way with 4611 m of ascent, live GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points. The field is limited to 250 places and strict mandatory kit, checkpoint and pacer rules apply.

A 38 km mountain race with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree in the central Lake District. The route starts from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn and includes a summit of England's highest mountain with timing and mountain support.

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and..

Multi distance trail event in the Southern Lake District on 5-6 June 2027 based in Kendal. Distances range from 10K to a 100 km loop that passes Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere, with staffed rest stops and camping options.

Trail running at Coniston with marked, marshalled routes offering *10 km* and *16 km* options, scenic lake and fell views, live event village facilities, timed results and age and time entry requirements.

A 56 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Southern Upland Way from St Johns Town of Dalry to Moffat with 2447m ascent, 400 places, a 20 hour cut off and mandatory kit plus live GPS tracking.