Trail Running calendar near Kendal 2026-2027

Tackle scenic trails at Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026 with 21K or 42K routes that loop past Blakemere Moss and climb Old Pale Hill for wide Cheshire views. Enjoy undulating terrain, marshals, aid stations and a welcoming event village.

Join the Urban Trail Series for marked trail races from Biddick Academy across spring to autumn, with distances from 5K to half marathon. Enter single races or buy a season ticket for savings, prizes and a presentation evening.

Bleaklow Blitz is an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir, climbing 452 m as it follows the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect rough moorland, sweeping views and a testing but rewarding course.

Enjoy a scenic half marathon in Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 across hilly mixed terrain and traffic free trails. Friendly support, regular water stops and a finisher medal make this a memorable spring challenge.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Cockfield Chase is a friendly fell race on ancient Cockfield Fell featuring a guided 3.5 km route lap followed by a 3.5 km timed lap, totalling 7 km with about 160 m of climb. Beginner friendly, scenic and community driven with post race re..

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Run Gibside's 600 acre estate on Wednesday 29 April 2026 on 5 km or 10 km trails through gardens, woodland and historic ruins, with a good chance to see deer. Canicross friendly and chip timed, all finishers get a bespoke medal and snack.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Run 50 miles across the Yorkshire Dales from Malham, passing Malham Cove and the Three Peaks. With 2593 m ascent and an 18 hour cutoff this scenic ultra will challenge experienced trail runners.

Tackle the scenic CBTE Esk Valley Epic, a 36 mile tracked ultra that loops along the beautiful Esk Valley and starts and finishes in Glaisdale. Enjoy challenging climbs, scenic views and full support across five checkpoints.

Take on the Coniston Fell Race on Saturday 2 May 2026 in the Lake District, a 14 km mountain course summiting Wetherlam Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Limited advance places and strict kit checks make this a true fell challenge with..

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Enjoy scenic Lakeland Trails in Staveley on 2 May 2026 with 5k, 10k or half marathon routes climbing above Kentmere valley. Fully marked and marshalled, the event has live results, prizes and limited earlybird places for a lakeside run.

Classic fell race through the North York Moors on Sunday 3 May 2026, 15 km with about 605 m of climb from Fryup Gill near Whitby. Entry on the day makes it ideal for spontaneous runners and teams seeking a rugged challenge.

Run scenic Peak District trails from Castleton, starting below Peveril Castle and climbing to views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose 6.5 km or 13.1 km, enjoy small group starts and post race cake and bakery treats at the village hall.

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 for a scenic, all women run through Worsley Woods. Organised by Swinton Running Club and starting at Beesley Green Community Centre, entries open online from 31 December.