Trail Running calendar near Eskdale 2025-2026

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Tackle the Heptonstall Fell Race in West Yorkshire in March 2026, a tough 15.4 mile course with 966 m of ascent over moorland, bog and wooded valleys. Navigation skills and kit are essential and pre entry via SiEntries is required.

Take on the Pendle Mountain Rescue Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run with 350 m climb around Barley in the Pennines. Run exposed terrain with a good head torch and map and help raise funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Northern Traverse 2026, a 300 km self supported ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Experience mountains, moors and 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks, 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultra across the Lake District, from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Experience wild valleys, high passes and coastal views on 28 to 29 March 2026; entries open 9 April 2025.

Soak up Lake District views at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with 5 km and 10 km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. Canicross friendly, chip timed with medals, merch and post race refreshments.

Tackle a thrilling 11 km trail around Reeth with steep climbs, technical descents and riverside views. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate, well marshalled event includes aid stations and post race cakes with proceeds to a local charity.

The NAV4 Daffodil Run will take place in Pooley Bridge on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Explore the rugged northern Dales with DalesRunner 20, a challenging 20 mile trail run around Reeth on 28 March 2026. Steep climbs, technical descents and well stocked aid stations await, entries limited to 200 so book early.

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

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.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond along Wainwright's coast to coast route with about 1,400 m ascent and sweeping Pennine scenery. Embrace a self sufficiency ethos on an unmarked classic route.

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.

Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic, undulating trails around Whinlatter Top. Dogs on harnesses are welcome and the event is chip timed with 9 km and 12 km route options.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

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..

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

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.